Recycling
Click here for a PDF version of the acceptable items list above.
Glass Separation Information
Cut Costs:- Glass is the heaviest material in the single stream system
- Cortland County pays by the ton for recyclables to be transferred to a MRF
(Materials Recycling Facility)
- Less Glass = Less Weight = Lower Costs
- Glass makes up almost 20% (by weight) of our recyclables
- Glass material can greatly reduce the life of machinery and equipment
Reduce Waste:
- We can reduce trucking and lower green house gas emissions by using materials for beneficial uses locally at our own landfill
- Beneficial uses include lining ditches, building roads, etc...
Make an Impact:
- The recycling markets are quickly changing and new companies who use recycled materials are starting as an outcome to the current challenges in the recycling market
- By separating our glass we are not only able to use it for other purposes locally but we are creating a cleaner, more marketable product that we will be more likely to receive revenue for in the future
Contamination Information
The Average Single Stream Recycling Contamination Rate is 25%
- Please make sure all recyclable containers are clean and empty
- Plastic bags are NOT recyclable and plug up recycling equipment
- In 2020 plastic shopping bags are scheduled to be illegal in NY
- Styrofoam and foam food containers are currently not accepted
- Paper towels, tissues, and bathroom waste are not recyclable
All contaminated items brought to the County Recycling Facility have to be transported to the landfill increasing costs and decreasing efficiency
If you have ANY questions about acceptable items contact the Cortland County Recycling Coordinator at (607) 753-5191
Electronics
These items are currently accepted (at no cost) at the Recycling Center:
- Computers (desktops, laptops)
- Televisions
- Small Scale Servers
- Computer peripherals, including: Computer monitors; electronic keyboards; electronic mice or similar pointing device; fax machines that weigh less than 100 pounds; scanners that weigh less than 100 pounds; printers that weigh less than 100 pounds
- Small electronic equipment, including: Portable digital music players that have memory capability and are battery-powered; video cassette recorders; DVD players; DVR's; digital converter boxes; cable or satellite receivers; and electronic or video game consoles.
- Cell Phones
Businesses and Commercial users please make an appointment by calling 607-753-5191.
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Physical Address
137 1/2 S Pendleton Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: 607-753-5191
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Closed Sundays
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Chris Spadolini
Recycling CoordinatorPhone: 607-753-5191