Additional Information:
Where Do I Discard...?
Find locations near you to recycle items.
The following materials are accepted for recycling at all Tri-County Transfer Stations
(Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties).
Plastic
- Plastics with symbols 1-7 on the bottom
- Containers should be empty and rinsed
Glass
- Bottles & Jars (No need to separate by colors)
- Containers should be empty and rinsed
Metal
- Tin food cans
- Aluminum food & beverage cans, aluminum pans and foil
- Containers should be empty and rinsed
Mixed Paper
- Office & copier paper
- Junk mail and envelopes
- Newspaper
- Magazines & catalogues
- Shredded paper
- Telephone books
- Paperback books—No hardcover books
- Paper grocery bags
Cardboard
- Corrugated cardboard boxes, flattened, staples removed
White Goods
Scrap Metal
Please check with appropriate transfer station on separation requirements and any other special requirements
Items that are not accepted as Recyclable (Dispose of with regular trash)
- Styrofoam products
- Cardboard with wax, plastic, Styrofoam or metal coatings
- Soiled cardboard such as pizza boxes
- Paper cups, plates, tissue & toilet paper
- Hardcover books
- Carbon paper
- Plastic grocery bags (most stores will collect for recycling)
- Windows, plate glass, mirrors & broken glass
- Dishes and drinking glasses
- Ceramic dishes, clay pots, etc.
- Light bulbs
- Automotive oil containers
