Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is a public organization that handles waste and recycling management for Oneida and Herkimer counties, with its base in Utica. Getting rid of garbage and recyclables safely is a service most people rarely think about until it is missed. The authority works behind the scenes to keep that process running.

Solid waste authorities typically operate transfer stations, landfills and recycling programs, and they educate residents on how to handle trash, recyclables and hazardous items. For the two counties it serves, the authority is a key part of local environmental management.

What to Know

• It manages solid waste and recycling for Oneida and Herkimer counties.
• The authority is based in Utica.
• It is a member of the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce.