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EcoDrop Utica
Sewage Plant Rd, Utica, NY 13502
4.8
(6 reviews)
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Key Highlights
- Serving Oneida and Herkimer Counties
- Accepts a broad range of residential and select business waste
- Seasonal household hazardous waste collection program
- Year-round electronics recycling with registered dismantler
- Operated by the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority
About EcoDrop Utica
EcoDrop Utica is a facility operated by the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority in Utica, NY, providing environmentally sound recycling and disposal options for residents of Oneida and Herkimer Counties. The facility accepts a wide range of materials including used cooking oil, electronics, appliances, batteries, household hazardous waste, green waste, and scrap metal. It supports both residential and select business waste disposal needs, with specialized services such as household hazardous waste collection available seasonally from April through September. EcoDrop Utica also offers compost made from green waste and accepts electronics year-round for recycling through a registered dismantler.
Our Expert Evaluation
Regulatory Compliance:4.7
Pickup Reliability:4.8
Sustainability Practices:
5
Hygiene & Safety Standards:4.8
Pricing Transparency:4.7
Customer Support & Responsiveness:4.4
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Service Types
Used Cooking Oil Collection
Amenities
Used Cooking Oil Collection
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Electronics Recycling
Green Waste Composting
Appliance and Battery Recycling
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Location
Sewage Plant Rd, Utica, NY 13502
Serving Oneida and Herkimer CountiesHours of Operation
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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