Solid Waste Management and Recycling

Current Events

• Fall Electronics "Plus" Recycling Event:
  • Registration is now full.
  • HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY. No businesses or commercial items will be accepted. 
  • For a flyer with information on what to bring and what not to bring, click here  Current Events  Current Events             .  
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held on October 29, 2022.  Registration will open October 3, 2022.

Overview of the Program

Programs and activities include:

• Assisting municipalities with solid waste issues, particularly related to recycling drop off sites
• Clean Sweep programs for agricultural chemicals
• Compiling and tracking information on inactive solid waste facilities
• Cooperative marketing of recyclable materials
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection programs
• Recycling and composting education
• Tire recycling events with Cayuga County SWCD

The Cayuga County Solid Waste Management Program Office coordinates hazardous chemical collection events with the help of many County agencies for the following reasons:

• Protection of our lakes and groundwater from improper disposal.
• Safer homes, schools, and businesses for residents and emergency response workers.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Review an overview of Cayuga County’s Household Hazardous Waste program.

On-Going Programs

• Medication Disposal
• Sharps Program

Missed Event

If you missed our recent collection event and have a recycling need, please view the following pages:

• Computer and Television Recycling Options 
• Freon Appliance Recycling Options
• Propane Tank Recycling Options

Television & Computer Recycling Law

View the Recycling Memo (PDF)  Opens a New Window.       regarding the state television and computer recycling law.

Open Burning Regulations

 Open Burning Regulations went into effect on October 14, 2009. For more information please visit the New York Department of Environmental Conservation website.