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Solid Waste

Welcome to the Solid Waste Department Page. For more information on solid waste and recyclables, please read the documentation below.

*Cash or check only
*No permits required for Lewis County Residents

Upcoming Hazardous Waste Event

Kip Turck

Director

Denise Yost

Principal Account Clerk

(315) 376-5394

Transfer Stations & Hours

Lowville Transfer Station

7952 State Route 26 Lowville, NY 13367

315-376-5101

Monday-Friday
7:00am – 3:00pm

Saturday
8:00am – 12:00pm

Croghan Transfer Station

10319 State Route 812 Croghan, NY 13327

315-346-1609

Tuesday
7:30am – 3:00pm

Saturday
8:00am – 12:00pm

Disposal Rates as of 1/1/2024

Bag Price (up to 15 gallon)

$3.00

Bag Price (up to 39 gallon)

$5.00

Bag Price (39-50 gallon)

$10.00

Vehicle Weight Charge

$10.00

Tires Less than 21″

$5.00 each

Bulk Tires (20″ or less)
$200.00/ton
Bulk Tires (21″ or larger)
$350.00/ton
MSW (Residential & Commercial)

$100.00/ton

C&D (Residential & Commercial
$103.00/ton
Scales (Minimum Fee)
$31.00
Vehicle Weight Charge

$10.00

Bed Mattresses
$10.00
Large Furniture

$8.00

PaintCare Program 2025

Lewis County has partnered with the Development Authority of the North Country and PaintCare to provide the opportunity for county residents to dispose of unwanted or leftover paint for free. On the third Thursday of each month, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., residents can bring their unwanted paint to the Lewis County Transfer Site in Lowville, where it will be collected for recycling. These take-back events are for residents only. Businesses can reach out to PaintCare directly to arrange for large-scale pickups.

Press Release April 1, 2025

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Accepted PaintCare Products

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Items NOT Accepted

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PaintCare Program

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Empty
All bottles, cans, and containers (lids and labels may remain on).
Break Down and Flatten
Break down and flatten corrugated cardboard.
Recyclables
Can be mixed together in one bin.
Secure
The lid on your recycling container to prevent items from blowing out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pizza boxes recyclable?

Yes! If they are clean and free of food residue & grease.  If dirty, place in the trash.

Can I leave the tops on my plastic containers?

Yes! But please be sure the containers are rinsed out first!

Can I recycle tops from my tin cans?

Yes! But please place them inside the can.

Can I recycle aluminum foil?

Yes! but only if it is clean and free of food residue!

Can I recycle window envelopes/tissue boxes/macaroni & spaghetti boxes?

Yes! But please remove the window portion as it is not recyclable. 

Can I recycle aluminum foil boxes, saran and wax paper boxes?

Yes! As long as the serrated edge is removed. 

Recycling Rules

DO Recycle

  • Aerosol Cans, if empty
  • Greeting Cards
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Canning Jar Lids
  • Scrap Paper
  • Empty Cardboard Boxes
  • Glass Bottles & Jars
  • Tins and Cans
  • Newspapers & Magazines
  • Empty plastic beverage bottles
  • Empty plastic shampoo, detergent, etc.
  • Empty tubs of yogurt, butter, etc.
  • Empty milk bottles

DON’T Recycle

  • CD/DVD Cases
  • Candy Wrappers
  • Single-Use Papers & Plastics
  • Soiled Tissues/Paper Towels
  • Shaving Cream Cans
  • Disposable Razors 
  • Used Vacuum Cleaner Bags
  • Bread bags/Ziploc bags
  • Pellet Bags
  • Plastic Coat Hangers
  • Cardboard/Metal Containers
  • (Pringles, Cocoa, Crisco)
  • Rubber Garden Hoses

For free and convenient electronic waste recycling options, please visit the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s website at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/66872.html

The Following Items are Recyclable ONLY at Transfer Stations (Not Curbside):

  • Batteries:

    Alkaline, Rechargeable, Automotive

  • Electronic Scrap :

    Computers, Printers, TV’s, Answering Machines, Scanners, Household Thermostats

Taken ONLY at Transfer Stations as Scrap Metal (Not Curbside): 

  • Refrigerators :

    Only if freon has been removed

  • Other Appliances:

    Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Vacuum Cleaners, Toasters, Crock Pots, Griddles, Coffee Maker (without the glass carafe)

  • Small Electric Motors:

    Any appliance that contains a SMALL electric motor.