Solid Waste Authority Offers End-of-Summer Cleaning Tips | Rome Daily Sentinel

UTICA - As the summer season draws to a close, many are starting to clean yards and houses in preparation for the cold months to come.

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is reminding residents of Oneida and Herkimer counties that the regional household hazardous waste facility on Leland Avenue will close in two weeks.

The last day residents can bring paint and chemicals for disposal is Thursday September 30th. The facility will reopen on April 1st, 2022.

The agency operates EcoDrop Utica, 80 Leland Ave. Extension. Opened Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

EcoDrop Rome (no hazardous waste accepted), 575 Perimeter Road. Opened Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The agency offers the following guidelines to facilitate case cleaning:

Inflatable Swimming Pools - Do not throw them in the recycling bin. Inflatable floats should be disposed of with household waste.

Bulky rigid plastics (plastic lawn furniture, toys, coolers, trash cans, and more) - don't throw them in the recycling bin. Send it to EcoDrop Utica or EcoDrop Rome for recycling free of charge, or contact your community for the collection plan.

Propane Tanks (1lb to 100lb tanks / cylinder) - Do not place in recycling containers. Send to EcoDrop Utica or EcoDrop Rome for free recycling.

Pool Chemicals / Paints / Household Hazardous Waste - Do not throw in the recycling bin. Send free to EcoDrop Utica until Thursday, September 30th. Empty containers and cans of hardened paint should be placed in your regular trash cans.

Garden hoses: put them in your regular trash can.

Scrap (grids, lawn mowers, etc.) - Send to EcoDrop Utica or EcoDrop Rome for free recycling.

Green waste (leaves, clippings, garden waste): Send to EcoDrop Utica or EcoDrop Rome or contact your municipality for collection times.
The authority encourages reuse before disposal. There are several locations and organizations in Oneida and Herkimer counties that accept used items as donations for reuse or recycling. Visit www.ohswa.org for a list of acceptable organizations and articles.

"Many items that you find during the autumn cleaning are recyclable, but have to be delivered to our facilities for operational or safety reasons. This includes items like paint, chemicals, propane tanks, and bulky rigid plastics, "said Samantha Brown, the agency's recycling coordinator. "The quality of recyclable materials is an important part of the success of recycling programs, so it is important to follow guidelines and properly dispose of waste during cleanups across the region," he continued.

If you are unsure how to properly recycle or dispose of an item, the AMF recommends residents visit their easy-to-use tool at www.AmIRecyclable.com to search hundreds of different articles and find all the answers.

For more information on recycling and proper waste disposal, visit www.ohswa.org or call 315-733-1224.

People can also ask questions and find more information on the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority's Facebook page.

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