Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

??OPENING APRIL 1ST! ?? The Authority's Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be opening for the season on Tuesday, April 1st. This facility will be available until September 30th for the disposal of hazardous waste items including paints, chemicals, cleaners and pesticides. Residents are able to bring 15 gallons and/or 20 pounds of hazardous waste to this facility per day at no charge. Certain small businesses may be able to use this facility. Please contact the Authority at 315-733-1224 to obtain approval. See a full list of accepted items here: https://loom.ly/lkxoPrY

It's Wishcycling Wednesday, and we're talking about plastic film! Plastic film is not accepted for curbside recycling. ???? This is because film plastics get stuck in the machines at the recycling center very easily, leading to facility-wide shutdowns so they can be removed. Many grocery stores and big-box retailers in our area accept stretchy plastic film for recycling, and it is often made in to composite lumber and deck boards. Pictured is a batch of plastic film that was collected by Poland Elementary School's Kids Against Pollution club during the Fall 2024 Plastic Film Challenge. In total they collected 50 pounds, all of which was brought back to a store for recycling!

Chris Lint is in this month's employee spotlight! Check out the video for an explanation on what Chris does as a Landfill Gas Technician and how a landfill gas well works. ??

We're hiring! ?? The Authority currently has openings for a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) and an Electrical Technician, both at our Utica location! ?? ?? Read more about these openings and apply here: https://loom.ly/__V269A

Recycling Reminder! ???? Any boxes that are meant for your refrigerator or freezer are NOT recyclable. This includes items like refrigerated and frozen food boxes, soda can boxes and paper ice cream containers. Please place these items in your garbage bin for proper disposal. ??? Have a specific item you aren't sure how to get rid of? Use our search tool at www.amirecyclable.com! https://loom.ly/aEfLD-M

Our Inspector, Frankie is in this month's Employee Spotlight! Check out the video to see what he does here at the Authority. ????

Want to let the Authority know how your business reduces, reuses and recycles? ?? Our 2024 private recycling survey is due by Wednesday, February 26th! Businesses, municipalities and other organizations in Oneida and Herkimer Counties can complete the survey to let us know about what items they privately reduced, reused and recycled in 2024. Plus, for completing the survey your business will be entered into a drawing to receive a complimentary breakfast from the Authority! Complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eGHc8yyp

Scale Operator Raelyn Goodhines is in the first employee spotlight of 2025! Check out the video to find out what Raelyn does here at the Authority. ????

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Are you making a resolution to have a "greener" 2025? Give some of these a try! ?? Reduce: Check to see what you already have before buying something new, shop local and bring your own bags, try to repair items before getting rid of them. Reuse: Switch to reusable alternatives for the single use items you use the most, donate items you no longer want or need, save items that are still in good quality to use again. Recycle: Become familiar with local recycling guidelines, use drop-off locations, visit your local recycling center! Be patient with yourself and always remember - our collective small efforts can make a huge impact! ????