ATTENTION: The 2009 Book Recycling Fair has been CANCELLED.  For more information on alternative outlets for unwanted books please refer to the following information sheet.

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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, egg carton or was paper

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 and Shampoo containers

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

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.
• Town of Sanford Highway Garage
  Front St., Village of Deposit

Materials accepted at drop-off sites include all materials listed on this page plus household batteries. (Used motor oil and auto fluids can be recycled at the Broome County Landfill drop-off only).

BATTERY ONLY DROP-OFF SITES

• Wegman's
  650 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City
• Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
  Vestal Parkway, Vestal

NOTE: Batteries should be kept dry. If you have leaky or corroded batteries, please place them in a plastic bag before depositing them in the drop-off container.

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 Landfill at 763-4434.

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
• Waste Reduction Tips
• Reducing Junk Mail

JunkBusters.com
"The Mission of JUNKBUSTERS is to free the world from junk communications
We give consumers a free and easy way to specify what kinds of direct marketing communications they do and don't permit."

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.