Compost & Recycling Facility Permit Cards
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Be Earth Wise & Soil Smart!
Get Your Schenectady County Soil & Conservation District Permit Card Today!
Start recycling and composting today with Schenectady County. A yearly permit card is required to use the Compost and Recycling Facility. Permit Cards are available to Schenectady County and Out-of-County residents and businesses.
How Much Does a Permit Card Cost?
What's Included?
Residential
- Unlimited Household Recycling
- Bulk Item Recycling
- Free Yard Waste Disposal*
*Limited to twelve visits or twelve yards per permit card. Additional permit cards may be purchased.
Commercial
- Affordable Yard Waste Disposal*
*Commercial yard waste is subject to an additional tipping fee. Schenectady County businesses pay $10.00/cu.yd. Out-of-County businesses pay $14.00/cu.yd.
All Compost & Recycling Permit Cards are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31). Additional permit cards may be purchased to extend yard waste access.
Permit Cards are not replaceable. You may purchase a new Permit Card at the Compost and Recycling Facility.