The UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team is your community resource for recycling, composting, waste reduction, and sustainable materials management education! We aim to provide the best knowledge and resources available for our community to learn about the best practices to manage waste with a focus on resource conservation.
View our NEW Waste Reduction & Recycling Guidebook for Businesses, Schools, and Institutions (2020)
Access the Guidebook’s Appendix below.
Recycling Resources
Find a Local Town Transfer Station (Ulster County)
UCRRA Dual Stream Recycling Guide (English)
UCRRA Dual Stream Recycling Guide (Spanish)
UCRRA Rethinking Waste Flyer (English)
UCRRA Rethinking Waste Flyer (Spanish)
New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse, Recycling
Fact Sheet: SWANA Recycling Myths
Composting Resources
UCRRA’s Compost:
What is an STA Certified Compost?
UCRRA Compost Technical Data Guidance Document
Partners in Composting:
UCRRA Partners in Composting Guide
Master Contact List Food Waste Management Services
UCRRA Compostable Products Policy – 2023 Update
Home Composting:
Wasted Food Reduction Resources
UCRRA Home Composting Guide (English)
UCRRA Home Composting Guide (Spanish)
UCRRA Home Guide to Reducing Food Waste
Hazardous Waste Resources
Ulster County Medication Drop-Off Locations
Ulster County SHARPS Drop-Off Locations
Hazardous Waste Removal Companies
Safe Disposal of Freon Appliances
Safer Alternatives to HHW (NYSDEC)