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Winter Service Tips for Business Customers
At County Waste & Recycling we strive to provide our customers with the best service possible, however, rain, snow and wind can impact our ability to safely serve you. When we experience bad weather, please be patient with us.Eight Ways to Use Silica Gel Packets
Have you ever wondered why you find those tiny little packets labeled “Throw Away” and “Do Not Eat” when you purchase items such as a purse, shoes, or even food? While they may seem annoying or wasteful when you find them in a shoe box or at the bottom of your purse, these little packets actually serve an important purpose and can also be repurposed.
Tools to Save County Waste Residential Customers Time
County Waste and Recycling of Clifton Park, New York is always looking out for their customers, and here are two new tools to help residential customers save time.
- My Schedule - Look up your address for your customized pickup schedule
- Waste Wizard - Easily look up a waste item and know where to put it
Both tools are located on the SCHEDULE page and it's easy to find and remember.
County-Waste.com/schedule
Annual Christmas Bike Promise
Santa’s helpers at County Waste & Recycling Clifton Park were busy building 250 bikes for deserving charities and giving them away as part of County Waste and Recycling’s annual Christmas Bike Promise.
Recycling Metal Food Cans
Metal cans are an efficient and practical way to store food and beverages in your home and, as an added benefit, metal cans are 100 percent recyclable.
The Best Thing to do with Grass Clippings
Spring is right around the corner uprooting dreams of green lawns manicured to perfection. An immaculate yard is something many homeowners’ strive to achieve. Barriers such as the weather, water restrictions, pets, and even children manage to deteriorate well-thought out efforts.
A CD and DVD Recycling Guide
Technology is always changing. What becomes the standard medium evolves into something completely different and typically requires a new set of hardware. From vinyl to cassettes, CDs to MP3s and now, streaming music services, we find ourselves upgrading to the latest, greatest technology.
Slow Down to Get Around is a New York State Law
Distracted and impatient drivers create dangerous situations on the roadways as they encounter garbage and recycling collection workers leading several states to enact Slow Down to Get Around laws.
Prescription Pill Bottles Are Recyclable
One prescription pill bottle not placed in the curbside recycling bin won’t make much of a difference but Americans fill about 4 billion prescriptions every year. Couple that with the millions of over the counter medications sold annually and the value of recycling pill bottles is clear.