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Columbia County Recycling

ALL RECYCLABLES MUST BE CLEAN, WITH NO FOOD DEBRIS.

If it is not on the list then it is considered to be TRASH and must be disposed of properly.

The following items are accepted for recycling at the Columbia County Transfer/Convenience Stations. 

  • Newspaper, Magazines, Junk Mail, Catalogs, Envelopes, Advertisements/Inserts, Soft cover books.
  • Cardboard boxes – NO Food Debris, Brown Bags.
  • Boxboard & Paperboard
    • Cereal boxes, Pasta boxes, Shoe boxes (tissue paper removed), Mixed Office paper.
  • Plastics – Clean and Free of Debris – #1, #2, & #5.
  • Milk jugs – Rinsed.
  • Bleach/Detergent bottles – Rinsed.
  • Water bottles, Soda bottles – Empty and Rinsed.
  • Aluminum can and bottles – Rinsed and Free of Debris.
  • Tin Cans – Rinsed and Free of Debris.
  • Glass bottles and jars – Rinsed and Free of Debris.

Visit: https://solidwaste.columbiacountyny.com for latest and updated information, or
Call: Mon – Fri. 8:00am – 4:00pm (518) 828-2737

E-Waste

Due to handling requirements, E-Waste items will only be accepted at the Greenport Transfer Station.

Acceptable E-Waste

  • Adapters
  • Cable Boxes
  • Cables/Power Cords, Wires
  • Calculators
  • Cell Phones, Smart Phones, Smart Watches
  • Desktop Computers, Tablets
  • Digital Cameras
  • Digital Clock
  • DVD/CD/VCR Players
  • DVRs
  • Fax Machines 
  • Gaming System
  • GPS Devices
  • Hard Drives
  • Keyboards, Mice
  • Modems, Routers
  • Monitors
  • Navigational Devices
  • Printers (Small)
  • Power Supplies
  • Processors
  • Remote Controllers
  • Servers
  • Stereos, Speakers
  • Televisions (LCD, CRT, etc.)

These items CAN NOT BE PLACED in the recycling containers.

Items that can NOT be accepted as Recyclable or Trash

(Illustrative only)
E-Cigarettes and Cartridges, Hazardous Materials, LED and CFL lightbulbs, Fire Extinguishers, Propane tanks, Lithium-Ion batteries, Solar lights – including ornamental yard lights.

Items that are Trash and not Recyclable

(Illustrative only)
Photographs, DVD’s, CD’s, VHS tapes, TISSUE PAPER, Paper Towels, Napkins, Disposable Plates, cups, utensils, Flower Pots, Feedstock bags, Garbage bags, Plastic bags, Cellophane wrap, Plastic dishes and utensils, Plastic crates, Plastic bins, Styrofoam packaging and containers, Plastic storage containers.

ASSESSMENT ROLL AND GRIEVANCE INFORMATION for 2024

Pursuant to Sections 506 and 526 of the Real Property Tax Law:

1. Notice is hereby given that the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Town of Clermont NY is completed, and a copy thereof may be seen at 1795 Route 9 Clermont, NY 12526 until June 4, 2024.

2. I will be available by phone at 518-929-3845 and email tocassessor@yahoo.com

3. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Clermont will meet to hear and examine all properly filed complaints in relation to assessments of Real Property at 1795 Route 9 Clermont, NY 12526 during the hours of 3PM-5PM and 6PM-8PM on June 4, 2024.

4. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s Office or the Columbia
County Real Property Tax Office as well as on line at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf

Assessor Cheryl Kaszluga