Recycling
10th Annual Broome County Book Recycling Fair 2008
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
Volunteers are needed!
3-hour shifts each day: 9 am-12 pm and 12 pm-3 pm.
Aug. 14, 15 and 16 (Thurs., Fri. and Sat.) – Lifters, sorters and traffic control
Aug. 18, 19 and 20 (Mon., Tues. and Wed.) – Sorters and set up for give away days
Aug. 22 and 23 (Fri.and Sat.) – Checkout table and lifters for restocking tables
For a description of each task click on the file below:
2008 Book Recycling Fair Volunteer Info
2008 Book Fair Brochure
To volunteer or for more information, please contact:
Beth Egitto,
Broome County Environmental Management Council,
at 607.778.2116 or begitto@co.broome.ny.us
Recycling doesn't end at the curb.
Help close the loop...
Support recycling by buying recycled products and packaging!
Dear Resident,
"I am proud that Broome County is a leader in solid waste management. It is not just because we have great people working for the county, it is because we have great people living in the county. Recycling is all of our responsibility. The innovative single stream recycling program makes it easy for all of us. I encourage you to do your part!"
Broome County Executive
Broome County Recycling Brochure (pdf, 53k)
WHAT TO RECYCLE
- MIXED PAPER
- Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, manila folders, envelopes, brown paper bags
- White, colored notebook and fax paper
- Soft and hard cover books
- CARDBOARD
- - All Cardboard Boxes
- Pizza boxes
- Corrugated boxes (wavy middle layer)
- Single layer cardboard (cereal boxes)
- CARTON
- Milk and juice cartons
- GLASS
- Clear, brown and green (jars and bottles only)
- PLASTICS
- - No Plastic Bags / No Styrofoam
- Food and beverage containers
- Detergent and Shampoo containers
- METALS
- Tin and steel food and beverage cans
- Aluminum pans, cans and clean foil
BC LANDFILL
DROP-OFF ONLY
- MOTOR OIL AND ANTIFREEZE
- 5 gallons per person per visit or take to any oil change service station
- 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 Frequently Asked Questions >>
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
Recycling Drop-Off Sites
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Broome County Landfill
[ Map to Landfill ]
286 Knapp Road, Town of Maine
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-Offs
- 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.
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
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.
