4 rules for unincorporated Ulster County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Ulster County does not provide municipal trash collection. Residents contract with private haulers or self-haul to Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) transfer stations. Pickup days and rules set by individual haulers and municipalities.
No countywide bin placement ordinance. Most Ulster County towns require containers placed at curb no earlier than evening before pickup and removed within 24 hours after collection. Check local town code.
Bulk items (furniture, appliances, mattresses) accepted at UCRRA New Paltz and Kingston transfer stations with per-item fees. Freon appliances require additional fee for refrigerant removal. Some haulers offer bulk pickup by appointment.
Ulster County mandates source-separated recycling under Local Law. Required recyclables include paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass, and #1/#2 plastics. Electronics banned from trash under NY Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act.
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