RECYCLING OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS
*UCRRA DOES NOT accept residential drop-off of recyclables*
DROP-OFF SERVICES
Residents of Ulster County have the option to bring waste and recyclables to their Municipal Recycling Drop Off Center (MRDC), also referred to as a town transfer station. These facilities are owned and managed by the local municipality. View our list of Municipal Recycling Drop Off Centers, and contact the town transfer station directly with any questions.
CURBSIDE PICK-UP SERVICES
Residents of Ulster County have the option to have their waste and recyclables picked up at their curb by a commercial sanitation company. Recycling is mandatory in Ulster County, and all residents must request recycling services. View our list of Permitted Waste Haulers. Please contact the company directly with any questions.
COMMERCIAL RECYCLING AT UCRRA
Dual Stream Recycling
FREE
Commercial Recycling Only
The UCRRA Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) is available for commercial businesses, municipal services, institutions, and commercial waste haulers only. No appointment is necessary to drop off recycling.
Dual Stream Recycling
The Agency operates a DUAL STREAM recycling center, which means that mixed paper and cardboard is source-separated from commingled plastic, glass, and metal containers. At the Material Recovery Facility, recyclable materials are consolidated, sorted into various sub-categories, baled into large cubes, and shipped out to end markets for further processing and recycling. The UCRRA MRF opened in 2002 and is permitted to process 1800 tons per month. To learn more about the recycling program at UCRRA, please visit our Dual Stream Recycling page.
ACCEPTED ITEMS
RECYCLING TIPS
- When in doubt, ask! If you’re not sure if an item is recyclable, contact your recycling service provider. Putting items in the recycling bin when you’re not sure they’re acceptable for recycling can damage equipment, harm workers, and ruin the value of other recyclables!
- Always keep recyclables loose; do not bag your recyclables. Do not place plastic bags or flexible plastic films in the recycling bin.
- Rinse containers clean and dry of any food or liquid residue.
- Break down cardboard boxes.
- Do not put scrap metal in the recycling bin.
- Do not put hazardous wastes in the recycling bin.
View our NEW Waste Reduction & Recycling Guidebook for Businesses, Schools, and Institutions (2020)
UCRRA RECYCLING OUTREACH TEAM
The Agency’s Director of Sustainability and Recycling Educator are available to assist municipalities, businesses, schools, and other institutions with implementing or improving their recycling programs. Learn more here.