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
Kip Turck
Transfer Stations & Hours
Lowville Transfer Station
Croghan Transfer Station
Disposal Rates
Bag Price (up to 15 gallon) | $2.75 |
Bag Price (up to 39 gallon) | $5.00 |
Bag Price (39-50 gallon) | $10.25 |
Vehicle Weight Charge | $7.25 |
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) | $90.00/ton |
C&D (Residential & Commercial | $103.00/ton |
Scales (Minimum Fee) | $31.00 |
Vehicle Weight Charge | $7.25 |
Bed Mattresses | $10.00 |
Large Furniture | $7.75 |
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pizza boxes recyclable?
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
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.
Current Job Postings
| Job Title | Close Date | Department | Details & Application |
|---|---|---|---|
Motor Equipment Operator (Medium) Full-time | Apply by September 30, 2023 | Details |