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Otsego County Planning and Solid Waste Department

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Welcome to the Otsego County Planning and Solid Waste Department page. Visit this page for the latest information regarding planning, solid waste, recycling, and more in Otsego County, New York. Transfer Station Details are below:

NORTHERN TRANSFER STATION
5802 State Hwy 28, Cooperstown
Hours: Mon-Wed-Fri 7:00AM-12:00PM; Sat 8:00AM-12:00PM*
*Memorial Day - Labor Day Sat 8:00AM-2:00PM
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ctronics and Mattresses are not accepted at the Northern Transfer Station. Please bring those items to the Southern Transfer Station. SOUTHERN TRANSFER STATION
75 Silas Lane, Oneonta
Hours: Mon through Fri, 7:00AM-3:00PM; Sat 8:00AM-12:00PM*
*Memorial Day-Labor Day Sat 8:00AM-2:00PM

08/18/2026

💊"How do I get rid of old pharmaceuticals?"

Fortunately, there are many options around the county. Here are a few. As with any type of drop-off location, we always recommend calling ahead to confirm!

1️⃣City of Oneonta Police Station
81 Main St
Oneonta, NY 13820

Kiosk location: Main Lobby
Hours: 24/7
Accepted: Prescription pills, capsules, and OTC medicines
Not accepted: Liquids, sharps, illegal drugs

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2️⃣Bassett Medical Center
1 Atwell Road
Cooperstown, NY 13326

Kiosk Location: Clinic lobby next to outpatient pharmacy
Accepted: Pills, liquids, inhalers, sprays. These should be prescribed to the participants or their dependents.
Not accepted: Needles and other sharps

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8:30am-12:30pm

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3️⃣FoxCare Pharmacy
1 Foxcare Dr., Suite 215
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 431-5959

Kiosk Location: Outpatient pharmacy waiting area
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Accepted: Pills, liquids, inhalers, sprays. These should be prescribed to the participants or their dependents.
Not accepted: Needles and other sharps

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4️⃣CVS Pharmacy
95 Beaver St
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-8791

Kiosk Location: Inside pharmacy
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-1:30pm & 2pm-7pm, Saturday 10am-1:30pm & 2pm-6pm, Sunday 11am-1:30pm & 2pm-5pm
Accepted: Controlled substances
Not accepted: Sharps, aerosols, inhalers, illicit drugs, chemotherapy waste

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5️⃣Kinney Drugs
10 Main St
Richfield Springs, NY 13439
(315) 858-3229

Kiosk Location: Inside pharmacy
Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
Accepted: Over-the-counter Medications, prescription medications (including controlled substances), patches, ointments.
Not accepted: Needles/sharps, illegal drugs, personal care products (shampoo, soap, lotion, sunscreen, etc.), household hazardous waste, biohazardous materials

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6️⃣NYS Police Troop C (Sidney)
823 NY-7
Unadilla, NY 13849

Kiosk Location: Outside Police Station
Hours: 24/7
Accepted: Prescription pills, capsules, and OTC medicines
Not accepted: Liquids, sharps, illegal drugs

08/11/2026

Happy August! ☀️

Here is what's happening in Planning & Solid Waste this month:

🌩️Municipalities need to formally adopt the County's Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to be eligible for funding mitigation projects!
More information can be found in the newsletter.

🛢️Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will take place on Friday, August 14th (in Unadilla) and Saturday, August 15th at the County Office Complex (140 Hwy 33W).

💡Otsego County's Energy Roadmap comment period is open! Check out the newsletter for more information and share your views with us!

🎉Outstanding Employee Award to a Planning and Solid Waste Staff member! Kyle King, Solid Waste Management and Recycling Coordinator, was recently awarded Outstanding Employee by the Otsego County Board of Representatives.

🪨Need to get rid of some clean fill? The Southern Transfer Station (75 Silas Lane, Oneonta) is currently accepting clean fill!

🚍 Do you ride the Otsego Express Route 6? The Park & Ride location as moved to the Oneonta Transit Hub on Market Street!

Read it all here: https://tinyurl.com/ykm8jheb

08/07/2026

📶 Help Bring Better Cell Service to the Butternut Valley

A major project to improve mobile phone coverage in the Town of Butternuts is moving forward, and the public now has an opportunity to show its support.

The Butternuts Neutral Host Mobile Tower Pilot Project would install shared wireless equipment on an existing Otsego County tower to expand reliable cell service in an area with longstanding coverage gaps. Led by Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD) with support from Otsego County, the project is designed to serve as a model for bringing affordable, carrier-neutral mobile service to rural communities across New York State.

The ConnectALL program is accepting public comments through Tuesday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m.

If reliable cell service is important to you—for emergencies, staying connected with family, running a business, or everyday life—we encourage you to submit a comment in support of the project.

How to participate:

📅 Virtual Public Hearing
Tuesday, August 11
2:00–3:00 p.m. (via Zoom)
Info to Join Hearing:https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/Hearing-Instructions-August-11-2026-ESD-Hearing-Instructions.pdf

💬 Submit a public comment
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Comment – Butternuts Neutral Host Mobile Tower Pilot Project
Deadline: Tuesday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m.

The Butternut Valley Alliance was proud to support this effort from the beginning by helping demonstrate the community's need for better mobile coverage.

08/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating our very own Waste Management & Recycling Coordinator Kyle King on being awarded Outstanding Employee!

Since Kyle joined the Planning & Solid Waste Department, he has greatly expanded communication, public outreach, and waste management programming.

Kyle is a hard-working, dedicated county employee and we were excited to see him recognized at today's Otsego County Board of Representatives meeting.

Congrats Kyle!

08/04/2026

𝐎𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬
Household Hazardous Waste Day 2026
Friday, August 14th :: 8am - 11am
Unadilla Hwy Building
Saturday, August 15th :: 8am-1pm
Meadow Office Complex
Details for Arrival & Accepted Items 👇
www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/solid_waste/index.php

07/29/2026

Otsego County Energy Roadmap 2026 Update

💡 Your feedback is needed!

The Energy Roadmap is a living document containing a set of strategies and projects to assist county residents and businesses with preparing for our energy future. Each year, local partners are invited to provide updates and new strategies for the roadmap, which have been incorporated for public feedback.

The public is invited to view and comment on the roadmap. Scan the QR code or click the link below to view the roadmap and provide feedback.

https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/n-r/planning_department/energy_roadmap.php

We are accepting public comments until September 14, 2026.

07/13/2026

Check out what's new in Planning & Solid Waste this month:

🏡📦 Know someone who needs moving assistance? Learn how ORHA's Moving Assistance Program can help.

🇺🇸 Otsego County's Veteran Services offers several FREE upcoming events! Check out the newsletter for more information on a golf outing, kayak rental, coffee hour, and dinner at Bella Michaels!

💰Training & Grant opportunity: READY Local Governments provides training to help local government officials better identify, secure, manage and implement federally funded economic development projects.

💡Interested in Smart Energy? The CCE Smart Energy Choices Mohawk Valley is holding a forum in which attendees can share experiences, insights, and ideas related to clean energy.

🗺️ Want to learn more about our new Tax Parcel Map Viewer? Check out the recording of our webinar.

🪨 Need to get rid of some clean fill? The Southern Transfer Station (75 Silas Lane, Oneonta) is currently accepting clean fill!

🛢️ Mark your calendar! The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will take place on Friday, August 14th (in Unadilla) and Saturday, August 15th at the County Office Complex from 8:00am-1:00pm.

Read here: https://tinyurl.com/2hnjhtpp

07/10/2026

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting waiting list applications for the Otsego County Moving Assistance Program! This new program will pay 100% of your security deposit AND part of your first month's rent if you're renting a new-to-you home anywhere in Otsego County.

And you don't have to already have a place picked out! You can apply when you're planning to move and, once you're approved, shop with confidence that ORHA will be helping you out with those first month costs.

If you think you might be moving soon, visit otsegoruralhousing.org/moving to see income limits, program details, and the waiting list application.

This program is funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal's New York State HOME Program.

07/03/2026

Both the Northern and Southern Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, July 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday! Both stations will reopen Monday, July 6th.

Address

197 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY
13326

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16075474225

Website

https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/planning_department/index.php, https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/sol

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