Utica, NY Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

City Code Chapter 2-22, Article V makes recycling mandatory. Section 2-22-121 requires each person to provide for the separation of recyclables from other solid waste, with the Commissioner determining what constitutes recyclables and the separation requirements. Section 2-22-124 requires use of the City recycling container: except where authorized in writing, no person may place recyclables at curbside in any receptacle other than the City recycling (orange) container, and no non-recyclable material may be deposited in it. Only those using public solid-waste collection may use public recycling collection; residents may instead sell or donate recyclables to authorized recyclers off the curb.