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   Broome County Recycling Brochure (pdf, 53k)

           Recycling Flyer Insert

WHAT TO RECYCLE

PAPER

• Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, manila folders, envelopes, brown paper bags
• White, colored notebook and fax paper
• Soft and hard cover books 
• Wrapping paper (non-metallic)

No blue prints, carbon copy paper, metallic paper, tissues, napkins, paper towels, paper cups,paper plates or egg cartons

CARDBOARD

• All Cardboard Boxes
• Pizza boxes
• Corrugated boxes (wavy middle layer)
• Single layer cardboard (cereal boxes) 

No wax covered cardboard (can scrape off wax with your finger nail), mold covered or food contaminated material

CARTON

• Milk and juice cartons 

GLASS

• Clear, brown and green (jars and bottles only)

No window pane glass, mirrors, ceramics, plates, cups or light bulbs

PLASTICS

• Food and beverage containers
• Detergent, Shampoo containers, etc

No plastic bags*, plastic film*, styrofoam, automotive fluid containers, toys, small appliances, utensils, cups, plates, caps or flower pots

*Plastic bags and plastic film can be recycled through bag recycling programs at store locations

METALS

• Tin and steel food and beverage cans
• Aluminum pans, cans and clean foil

No pots, pans, bowls, utensils, cookware, hangers or scrap metal

Recycling Frequently Asked Questions >>

BC LANDFILL DROP-OFF

DROP-OFF ONLY

• MOTOR OIL AND ANTIFREEZE
• 5 gallons per person per visit or take to any oil change service station
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• BATTERIES
• Lead acid batteries
• All household batteries
• If leaky or corroded, please place in plastic bag

For More Information Call Division of Solid Waste Management 607.778.2250

RECYCLING DROP-OFF SITES 

• Broome County Landfill
  [ Map to Landfill ]
  286 Knapp Road, Binghamton, NY
  M - F   7:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  Sat.   7:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Materials accepted at drop-off sites include all materials listed on this page. Used motor oil, batteries, antifreeze and oil filters can be recycled at the Broome County Landfill drop-off only.

BATTERY ONLY DROP-OFF SITES

As of June 8, 2011 all retailers selling rechargeable batteries are required to accept back the same type of rechargeable battery for recycling. Check with a local retailer.

NOTE: Store locations will only accept rechargeable batteries. The Broome County Landfill accepts all household batteries such alkaline, button batteries and rechargeable batteries for recycling.

Battery Recycling Guide

NEED A RECYCLING BIN?

Residential

To replace or receive a new yellow curbside recycling bin, please contact your private or municipal hauler, or obtain one from the Broome County Landfill.  Below is a list of municipality contact numbers.  For private haulers check the yellow pages.

Municipal Haulers:

• City of Binghamton - 607.772.7021
• Johnson City - 607.797.3031
• Village of Endicott - 607.757.2429
• Town of Union - 607.786.2980

Businesses/Insitutions

If multiple bins are needed, please contact the Broome County Division of Solid Waste at 778-2250.

PLANNING A PUBLIC EVENT?  BORROW RECYCLING CONTAINERS 

Now it is easier than ever before to offer recycling at public events.

The Division of Solid Waste now has specialized ClearStream recycling units available for loan.  The units are compact and easy to use.

To make arrangements to borrow the units for free please call 778-2250.
Please give two weeks notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Material Exchange Program

Broome County is excited to be a partner of the MAT-EX Western/Central NY Materials Exchange Program. Mat-ex is a reuse program that provides opportunities for material exchanges to be made therefore keeping non-hazardous, reusable materials out of the landfill. Materials are listed under two categories: wanted and available. To view the listing and for more information on posting a listing go to www.mat-ex.org or call the Division of Solid Waste Management for a copy of the listing at 607.778.2250.

Tips

• Electronics Recycling

NOTE: This link does not constitute an endorsement or approval by the County, or provide any assurances with regard to the quality of services provided.

Now it is easier than ever before to offer recycling at public events. The Division of Solid Waste now has specialized ClearStream recycling units available for loan. The units are compact and easy to use. To make arrangements to use the units please call 778-2250.