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Recycling, Trash and Dumpster Guidelines

Recycling 

Recyclable Plastics:

  • Only recycle plastics that have a top, lid or cap.

  • Empty and rinse all containers and throw away all tops, lids and caps.

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Other Accepted Recyclables:

  • Aluminum and Metal Cans

  • Cardboard and Mixed Paper

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ALL GLASS MUST BE SEPARATED!!

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:

  • All Straws

  • Bubble Wrap

  • Fast food containers

  • Hard Plastics (Totes, 5 Gallon Buckets)

  • Lids, Tops or Caps of any sort

  • Medicine Bottles

  • Packaging Materials

  • Paper Towels/Tissues

  • Plastic Bags (recycle at grocery stores)

  • Plastic Clam Shell Containers

  • Plastic Or Styrofoam Cups (Solo, Coffee)

  • Plastic Wrap

  • Pots and Pans

  • Styrofoam

  • Wrapping Paper

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Learn more at www.cortland-co.org

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Trash

Senior Rate:

Allows For 1 - 30 Gallon Bag OR 

2 - 15 Gallon Bags Per Week!

(There may be a charge for additional bags)

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Residential Rate:

Allows for 4 - 30 Gallon Bags OR 

8 - 15 Gallon Bags Per Week!

(There may be a charge for additional bags)

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ALL TRASH MUST BE BAGGED

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL

NOT BE ACCEPTED:​​

  • Adhesives

  • Asbestos

  • Batteries

  • Compounds

  • Electronics (Televisions, Computers, Printers)

  • Freon (Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers)

  • Fluorescent Bulbs

  • Liquids (Gasoline, Grease, Paint, Thinners, Stain, Varnish)

  • Needles/Sharps

Roll-Off Container Rules

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL

NOT BE ACCEPTED:​​

  • Adhesives

  • Asbestos

  • Batteries

  • Compounds

  • Electronics (Televisions, Computers, Printers)

  • Freon (Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers)

  • Fluorescent Bulbs

  • Liquids (Gasoline, Grease, Paint, Thinners, Stain, Varnish)

  • Needles/Sharps

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DO NOT THROW ANYTHING AWAY THAT IS HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT!

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METAL: MUST be on the top of the load. 

(There will be an EXTRA FEE if metal is mixed throughout the load.)

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TIRESWe ONLY accept small passenger tires with a $6 fee per tire. 

(NO LARGE TRUCK OR FARM EQUIPMENT TIRES)

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A MAXIMUM of 4 Ton is allowed in the container. 

No more than 30 sq feet of SHINGLES are allowed in the container.

(Check weight limits for 20 - 30 yard containers)

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The container must be LEVEL FULL ONLY! 

There will be an extra charge if you overload the container!

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MAKE SURE TO CLOSE AND LOCK DOOR WHEN YOU FINISH LOADING!

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ANY UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS WILL RESULT IN THE CUSTOMER PICKING UP THE ITEMS OR RETURN OF THE ITEMS WITH AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $30 OR MORE!

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