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Solid Waste Management

The Division of Solid Waste Management of the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development formulates programs for the collection and disposal of solid waste (discarded material) generated within Dutchess County.

Our main function is to implement the Dutchess County Local Solid Waste Management Plan, Rethinking Waste.

The three main goals of the plan are: 

  • Reducing the amount of waste generated within Dutchess County
  • Increasing the amount of waste that is recycled and reused
  • Converting the remaining waste to electricity through waste-to-energy disposal; minimizing the use of landfill disposal

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News and Announcements

The Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Management will be having three Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Events in 2019.  Event dates are March 30, June 22 and October 5 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.  

Registration for the June 22nd event will open May 24th.  Registration and a pre-payment of $10.00 is required.

View or download the event flyer (.pdf)

 

Services and Solutions

Recycling

Find out what can be recycled in Dutchess County

Composting

Find information on composting and how to purchase a backyard compost bin

Reduce/Reuse

Helpful information on reducing and reusing items

Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Event

Find out when our collection events are being held and materials we accept.

Recycle Container Loan Program

The County has recycling containers to borrow for your next big event

Transfer Stations

See where your local transfer station is located and what items they will accept

Recycling Education

2017 Annual Report

Recycling rates, accomplishments, facility information and more in the 2017 Annual Report

Solid Waste Hauler Information

Licensed Haulers

Companies licensed in Dutchess County to collect, transfer, transport, store or dispose of solid waste

Forms

Recycling complaint form, businesses, haulers and scrap metal annual recycling report forms.

License Application

Hauler license application form (.pdf)

Reports, Regulations and Laws