Municipal Waste Collection Guidelines

Christmas trees will be collected at the curb January 1^st through January 31^st.

Compost is available free of charge while supplies lat and can be picked up outside the old Village brush dump located at the end of Garden Ave.  Bring a shovel and a container.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
The Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste Authority provides a drop off site for county residents to dispose of household hazardous wastes per Authority schedule, policy and volume limits.  Some examples of these wastes are: motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, auto batteries, empty propane cylinders, paint, thinners and solvents, pool chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, and glues.  Watch for detailed flyers or call the Authority at 733-1224 for more information.

Bulk Trash and Junk Disposal Options

Waste Category Examples
Waste must be separated as described below:

A. Construction and Demolition: Wood and lumber tied in bundles not exceeding 8 feet long by 18 inches in diameter, plaster and shingles in containers, porcelain sinks and toilets, storm windows and doors.

B. Sanitary Waste: Clothes, mattresses, stuffed furniture, toys, televisions and rugs.

C. Metals: Pipe not exceeding 8 feet long, tire-rims, bikes, cast tubs and sinks, washers, dryers.

D. Appliances Containing Refrigerants: Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, A.C. units.  Limited to 1 per collection.

E. Tires: Dismounted from rims, 16 inch or less, no tractor or heavy truck tires collected.  Limited to 6 tires per collection.

F. Hard Fill: Stones, dirt, rocks, 1 cubic yard per collection

Disposal Option #1 - Curbside Collection
Second Monday in May and October at curb by 7:00 a.m. of collection day.

• Category Collected: A,B,C,D,E,F
• Collection limits for category A,B,C are limited to 4 feet wide by 8 feet long by 3 feet high each.
• Collection limit for category D is one each.
• Collection limit for category E is 6 tires.
• Only one collection per category per street.
• Material must be sorted and contained as specified in category description.
• No batteries, paints or liquids will be collected
• DO NOT PILE MATERIAL IN ROADWAY

Disposal Option #2 - Drop Off At Dumpster
At DPW Garage on Mill Street the second Saturday of April, June, July, August, September and November from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Categories accepted: A,B,C,D,E

Also, on the second Saturday of December, January, February and March

• Categories Accepted: B,C,D,E
• Village Residents may bring categories listed to the DPW garage for disposal.  An attendant eill be present to aid loading and verify proof of residency.

Disposal Option #3 - Village Dumpster Rental

You may rent a dumpster delivered to your residence for large cleaning jobs or homeowner remodling projects for these wastes: green waste, construction debris, sanitary waste and hard fill.  This service is for residential use only to supplement out regular schedule and to provide a fair method to pay for the disposal cost of large quantities of waste.  Call the DPW for current price schedules.

Disposal Option #4 - Private Waste Hauler

This option should be used for large amounts of waste, contractor waste or if you need multiple dumpsters.  Check the phone book for listings.