REFUSE / RECYCLING
General Information
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Christmas Tree Disposal Information
Holidays
Refuse and recycling collection dates will be altered in weeks with
major holidays. Regular refuse and recycling pick-up is conducted
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. When a Town observed
holiday falls on your collection day, your refuse and recycling will be
collected on Wednesday of that week. There will be no Wednesday
yard waste collection that week.
Town observed holidays in 2011 are:
- New Year's Day -
December 31, 2010
- Good Friday -
April 22
- Memorial Day - May
30
- Independence Day - July
4
- Labor Day - September
5
- Columbus Day - October
10
- Veteran's Day - November
11
- Thanksgiving Day - November
24 and the following Friday - November 25
- Christmas Day - December
26
Phone: (607) 786-2980 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
E-mail: refuse@townofunion.com
Recycling & Solid Waste Services
The Town of Union encourages backyard composting (the natural
breakdown of organic matter such as leaves, grass, and vegetable scraps
into a dark, rich soil material) and grasscycling (the process of
recycling clippings by leaving them on the lawn after mowing). These
activities significantly reduce the amount of waste that goes to the
landfill, with the additional benefit of enriching soil and lawns. The
Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension provides free "how
to" presentations for both composting and grasscycling.
Fees
There are no fees associated with these services.
Inquiries or Concerns
Individuals with concerns about Solid Waste & Recycling
Services may call the office at 786-2980. For information on backyard
composting or grasscycling, call the Broome County Cooperative
Extension at 772-8953 ext. 130.
