Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency. Save the world a little each day ® OCRRA is known for recycling, but we support Onondaga County in so many other ways. From waste-to-energy to composting, our solutions are socially, economically and environmentally sound.

Onondaga County residents, businesses and schools recycle more than 300,000 tons of mandatory and voluntary materials each year. This effort conserves natural resources, reduces greenhouse gases and supports hundreds of jobs locally and beyond.

Residents must unload their own materials. OCRRA cannot provide assistance. Commercial Hours: For hand-unloading: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM; For dump vehicles: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Holiday Closings: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Most municipalities in Onondaga County are transitioning to covered recycling carts on wheels that reduce litter, hold more recyclables and protect materials from damaging rain and snow. Blue bins are no longer being distributed by OCRRA.

In Onondaga County, trash can either be picked up at the curb by a waste hauler, or you can bring it to our Rock Cut Road Drop-Off Site in Jamesville. Our community’s trash becomes an energy source through OCRRA’s Waste-to-Energy Facility .

Operating under one of the strictest WTE air permits in the country, the Onondaga County WTE Facility turns the County’s non-recyclable trash into energy. Results of the Facility’s annual air emissions and ash residue test results consistently demonstrate the Facility’s exemplary environmental track record.

Search OCRRA’s database to find the right way to get rid of household toxics we do not accept. The costs associated with OCRRA’s Household Toxics Program are underwritten by OCRRA and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Pick a day, time and location to clean in Onondaga County. We'll send free stickers to mark the bags of litter you collect during the event.

OCRRA accepts HOUSEHOLD hazardous waste materials at a special drop-off location on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, as well as the first Saturday of each Month. You must make a reservation in advance.

OCRRA’s Board of Directors is made up of respected community leaders who have been appointed by various elected county and city officials. Representing the entire community, they’re always advocating for the environmental interests of their neighbors.