Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency

Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency Promote sustainable practices & efficiently manage solid waste with a focus on resource conservation.

In 1986, the Ulster County Legislature obtained authorization from the State Legislature for the creation of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (the "Agency"), a public benefit corporation which was formed for the purpose of developing, financing, and implementing a comprehensive Countywide solid waste management program. In the mid-1980's, after new initiatives to close non-complying exis

ting landfills were undertaken by the NYSDEC and strict requirements for the siting, construction, and operation of new disposal facilities were enacted, many communities found it beyond their financial and managerial capability to continue to dispose of waste in traditional ways. Consequently, many of the local municipalities in Ulster County requested that the Ulster County government assumed the responsibility for solid waste management, and the Agency was created by the New York State Legislature pursuant to Chapter 936 of the Public Authorities Law approved December of 1986. The Agency's organizational structure consists of a five-member Board of Directors; an Executive Director; Agency Counsel; a seven-member management team; forty administrative and operations personnel; and engineering consultants on an as needed basis.

♻️ June is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and take action for a more sustainable Ulster County! Join UCRRA...
05/31/2026

♻️ June is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and take action for a more sustainable Ulster County! Join UCRRA this month for community events, compost education, household hazardous waste collection, and conversations about the future of waste reduction and the circular economy.

📅 June Highlights:
🌎 Circular Economy Summit
🏢 UCRRA Board of Directors Meeting
🌱 Composting 101 at Olive Free Library
🧪 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event
🎉 Celebrating Waste & Recycling Workers Week (June 15–20)
📌 Main Office Closed June 19 (Transfer Stations remain open)

Find event details and register where applicable: UCRRA.ORG/EVENTS-CLASSES

That's a wrap on International Compost Awareness Week (month)! 🌿 May has been incredible — we learned, we composted, and...
05/30/2026

That's a wrap on International Compost Awareness Week (month)! 🌿 May has been incredible — we learned, we composted, and we saw Ulster County get a little greener. Whether you just started or you're a seasoned composter, thank you for being part of this. Keep those scraps out of the landfill all year long! 💚

Tell us in the comments — what's ONE thing you learned about composting this month that surprised you? 👇"

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation International Compost Awareness Week Ulster County Climate Smart Task Force

What you’re looking at is a microscopic snapshot of healthy compost. Fungi. Bacteria. Protozoa. Nematodes. All working t...
05/30/2026

What you’re looking at is a microscopic snapshot of healthy compost. Fungi. Bacteria. Protozoa. Nematodes. All working together in a single drop. When we make compost — when we consider the health of our soils — we are choosing a macro collaboration with an entire ecosystem of microbes.

Drop a 🔍 in the comments if you zoomed in.

👀What do you see in your compost pile?

➡️Share this with a fellow compost enthusiast or gardener!

Want to learn more about a Circular Economy Strategic Plan for Ulster County? Join UCRRA, Sustainable Hudson Valley, Cir...
05/29/2026

Want to learn more about a Circular Economy Strategic Plan for Ulster County? Join UCRRA, Sustainable Hudson Valley, Circularly, and other sustainability stakeholders at SUNY Orange Kaplan Hall from 10am-3pm on June 4th.

This Summit is designed to move beyond inspiration and networking and explore how the existing “puzzle pieces” of our local circular economy ecosystem can work together towards more effective, ongoing collaboration across leadership, expertise, and action.

Participants will leave with ideas for tangible ways that local organizations, institutions, businesses, government entities, and community members can be more dynamic, coordinated, and interdependent.

More info & register at https://www.sustainhv.org/regional-summits
Sustainable Hudson Valley

🎨 Calling all young artists in Ulster County! 🌎♻️Help celebrate 40 years of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency b...
05/28/2026

🎨 Calling all young artists in Ulster County! 🌎♻️

Help celebrate 40 years of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency by entering the UCRRA 40th Anniversary Sticker Design Contest! Youth ages 8–18 are invited to create an original design inspired by recycling, composting, waste reduction, and sustainability.

The winning artwork will be turned into an official UCRRA sticker shared at community events across the county — and the grand prize winner will receive a FREE home composting bin and UCRRA swag bag! 🪱🌱

📅 Submission Deadline: June 30
📧 Send entries to: [email protected]
🔗 Learn more: ucrra.org/event/ucrra-sticker-design-contest/

Let your creativity inspire a more sustainable future! 🌍✨

We’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)!Compost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at back...
05/25/2026

We’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)!

Compost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!

Join the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods.
You will learn:
✅The benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens, avoiding animals, maintenance tips and more).
✅The pros and cons of different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation.
✅All the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health.

This class will be hosted by Ellie Reese, Administrative Assistant with the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team.
⚠️Class size is limited and participants must pre-register.
🔗 Register: ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-ulster-library/
📍 Venue Accessibility: There is a large parking lot in the back and ADA accessible spaces across from the front door. There is also handicap parking and we are located on one floor with no steps.

About ICAW
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) happens every year during the first full week of May. Its mission: bring people together to celebrate composting and healthier soil. 🔗compostfoundation.org/icaw-home/

From backyard bins to large-scale operations — everyone has a role. In 2024, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger officially declared Compost Awareness Week in Ulster County.


Compost Research & Education Foundation

To our customers, please be advised that both UCRRA Transfer Stations and the Main Office will be closed on Monday, May ...
05/21/2026

To our customers, please be advised that both UCRRA Transfer Stations and the Main Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th. However, the Agency will observe normal operating hours and services on Saturday at the Kingston Facility. Please visit our website for a list of hours, locations, and more! UCRRA.ORG

Meat. Dairy. Bones. 🥩🥛🍖Most composting methods say "no thanks" to these scraps. But Bokashi says "yes please."That's bec...
05/21/2026

Meat. Dairy. Bones. 🥩🥛🍖

Most composting methods say "no thanks" to these scraps. But Bokashi says "yes please."

That's because Bokashi isn't composting — it's fermentation. Beneficial microbes break down everything from your kitchen right in a sealed container. No backyard required.

After a few weeks, the fermented pre-compost finishes quickly in soil or a regular compost pile — giving you a richer, more biologically diverse product than traditional methods alone.

Join us for a free Intro to Bokashi class to wrap up our International Compost Awareness Week celebrations!

You'll learn:
✅ The science behind fermentation
✅ What tools you need
✅ Step-by-step instructions
✅ How to make your own Bokashi bran

📅 Saturday, May 30th from 10:30am-11:30am
📍 Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer's Turnpike
🔗Please register — space is limited!
ucrra.org/events-classes/

♻️ Compost everything. Waste nothing.

Gardiner Library

Spot one of our compost displays near you — up all month long! ♻️But that's not all. We still have a couple of free Int...
05/17/2026

Spot one of our compost displays near you — up all month long! ♻️

But that's not all. We still have a couple of free Intro to Composting classes on the calendar this month — and they're filling up.

Whether you're a beginner or just need a refresher, we'll help you turn kitchen scraps into garden gold. No judgment. No jargon. Just the basics done right.

🌱 Be sure to sign up for one on our Events & Classes page —
🔗ucrra.org/events-classes/

Follow us to stay in the loop on future classes on composting and recycling, as well as tips and resources to help you turn your trash into treasure.

Herzog's Home Center True Value Town of Marbletown & Community Ulster County Government Gardiner Library Woodstock Public Library District Olive Free Library Plattekill Public Library

Will you take action to help fight plastic pollution?A NY state bill would tackle the root cause by addressing single-us...
05/15/2026

Will you take action to help fight plastic pollution?

A NY state bill would tackle the root cause by addressing single-use packaging, if we can get it over the finish line. The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S1749a/A1646a) reduces plastic packaging, bans some of the toxic chemicals used in packaging (including PFAS) and makes big corporations pay for waste management. The bill would help reduce climate emissions, while protecting public health, and saving millions of tax dollars! But industry lobbyists are fighting hard against this bill. We need local voices to share their support!

Call your state assemblymember today.

1. Dial the Assembly Switchboard at 518-455-4100 and ask to be connected to your Assemblymember’s office. If you’re not sure who your Assemblymember is, click here to look them up.

Use this short script:
“Hi, my name is ____ and I’m a constituent calling from _____. I’m calling to urge the Assemblymember to please vote YES on the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (Assembly Bill 1749a). This bill passed through the Senate two years in a row but has never come up for a floor vote in the Assembly. Also, please inform the Speaker you'll vote YES on A1749a.

Check out more information and more talking points on UCRRA's Blog article: https://ucrra.org/packaging-epr-2026/

Thank you for taking action!

Address

999 Flatbush Road
Kingston, NY
12401

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 3pm
Tuesday 6am - 3pm
Wednesday 6am - 3pm
Thursday 6am - 3pm
Friday 6am - 3pm
Saturday 6am - 3pm

Telephone

(845) 336-0600

Website

https://ucrra.org/waste-recycling/electronics/, https://ucrra.org/events-classes/, https://ucrra.

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