Oneida-Herkimer Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Utica)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority in Utica, Oneida County, New York.
- Address
- 824 Sewage Plant Rd, Utica, NY 13502
- Hours
- April-September only: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Sat 7:00 am-2:00 pm; closed Sun
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 315-733-1224
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority at 315-733-1224 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- –Batteries
- –Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Paint, paint thinner and paint stripper; gasoline and kerosene; pool and spa chemicals; cleaning solvents and degreasers; adhesives, glues and sealants; rust removers; furniture strippers; chemistry and photographic chemicals; pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers; wood preservatives and stains; drain and oven cleaners
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limits15 wet gallons and/or 20 dry pounds per household per day
Rules and residency
The source does not state residency rules.
Note from the sourceClosed for the 2026 season on September 30; reopens April 1, 2027.
Note from the sourceConflict: The NYSDEC permit list gives 80 Leland Avenue, Utica; the Authority lists the facility at 824 Sewage Plant Road.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 49 mi away · 532 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13204Who can use it: Madison County residents; no business waste
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- Permanent drop-off · 59 mi away · 3125 NYS Route 3, Fulton, NY 13069Who can use it: Oswego County residents
- Collection event · 60 mi away · 137 S Pendleton St, Cortland, NY 13045 · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026Who can use it: Residential Cortland County residents only; no material from commercial entities
- Collection event · 67 mi away · 78 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Schenectady County residents only; appointment required (registration opens late October)
- Permanent drop-off · 72 mi away · 286 Knapp Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905Who can use it: Broome County residents with proof of residency; Tioga County residents on designated days April through November only, with proof of Tioga residency and the Tioga…
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FAQ
Who can use Oneida-Herkimer Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Utica)?
The source does not state residency rules. Call 315-733-1224 before you go.
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 315-733-1224 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 315-733-1224 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Paint, paint thinner and paint stripper.
Last checked Wed, Oct 21, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.ohswa.org/household-hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste-information/household-ha
- www.ohswa.org/blog/hhw-close-2026/
- dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/listhhwfacility.pdf