Be sure to read the Cattaraugus County Recycling Guide... the more you recycle, the more you save!
Transfer Stations & Curbside Collection Programs
| Material | Preparation | These Items are NOT Recyclable |
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| Clear Glass Bottles & Jars Only |
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| Plastics |
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No OTHER Plastics of any kind are Recyclable in our system. |
| Cans, Aluminum and Tin |
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| Paper, Inserts, Magazines, Telephone Books, School and Office Paper, Junk Mail, Cards & Envelopes. |
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Hardcover Books |
- Recyclables that are CLEAN and SORTED accepted Free of Charge.
- Curbside Collection Requirements are subject to Collector's Specifications.
| Material | Preparation | These Items are NOT Recyclable |
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| Scrap Metal, White Goods | Appliances, Washers, Stoves and Car Parts. Non-metal Attachments must be Removed. | Items made are made mostly of other materials i.e. car seats, box springs, etc. |
| Lead and Vehicle Batteries | Car, Boat and Motorcycle. | |
| Vehicle Tires | 2 collections/year, see attendant for details. | |
| Yard Waste | Small quantities of grass clippings, leaves and tree trimmings, remove rocks, stones and paper. Limbs and Stumps larger than 3" in diameter can be taken to Five Points or Farwell Composting. | |
| Magazines & Unwanted Junk Mail. |
Leave in a brown paper bag. Telephone books and envelopes are OK. Do not use plastics bags or bundle with wire. | Hardcover Books. |
| Corrugated Cardboard |
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| Computers, TV's Printers and Other Electronics. |
Electronic recycling is for Cattaraugus County residents only. Proof of residency will be requested. |