North Country Recycles

07/06/2026

After receiving hundreds of votes from students and community members across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties, we're excited to officially introduce the North Country Recycles mascot... ROCKY! 🎉

The naming contest was incredibly close, but Rocky emerged as the clear favorite!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, especially the students and staff at:

🍃 Carthage High School
🍃 Carthage Middle School
🍃 Case Middle School
🍃 Watertown High School
🍃 Sherman Elementary School
🍃 Lowville Academy
🍃 Carthage Head Start
🍃 Wilson Elementary School
🍃 General Brown Elementary School
..and all of the community members who took the time to cast a vote. Your enthusiasm made this a fun and exciting way to introduce our newest recycling ambassador!

You'll be seeing Rocky at schools, community events, educational programs, and on social media as he helps teach residents of all ages about recycling, waste reduction, composting, battery safety, and other sustainable habits that help keep the North Country beautiful.

Be sure to say hello when you see him around!

💚 Welcome to the team, Rocky! 🦝♻️

05/12/2026

Huge thanks to the New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County teams for making the trip to Rodman, NY and hosting a great compost seminar at the Murray Center. Bringing these educational opportunities to upstate New York has a real impact and helps support local sustainability and organics efforts across our communities. We really appreciate it!

04/30/2026

🌱 Interested in composting but not sure where to start? Join us for a hands-on workshop and learn how to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil that supports healthier plants and reduces landfill waste!

Composting helps improve soil quality, supports beneficial microbes, and keeps organic materials out of the trash stream —and we’ll show you exactly how to do it.

📅 May 8, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Murray Trail Center, Rodman, NY
💲 $5 registration (light refreshments provided)

👉 Register here:
https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_f94d82d051fe

Come learn from local experts and take the first step toward feeding the soil that feeds us! 🌿

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!
Today is a great reminder that taking care of our communities starts with simple actions. Grab a bag, get outside, and help clean up your neighborhood. Together, we can keep the North Country looking its best.

04/06/2026

🚨 Coming Soon… A New Recycling Mascot! ♻️

We’re excited to share that the Development Authority of the North Country will be introducing a new recycling mascot in the coming months—and we need your help naming it!

We’re inviting local youth across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties to submit their best name ideas. This mascot will help us promote recycling and sustainability in a fun and engaging way throughout our community.

We will be engaging local schools for help naming it but feel free to drop a comment with your suggestion.

We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

04/03/2026

PaintCare Collection Days are returning to St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties in 2026, from April - October! St. Lawrence County will host events the first Thursday of each month at 44 Park St. in Canton and Lewis County will host events the third Thursday of each month at 7952 State Route 26 in Lowville. All events are from 9:00am - 1:00pm. A complete list of accepted materials is shown below. You can also drop off paint at any registered collection site, found here: https://www.paintcare.org/drop-off-sites/

03/27/2026

Our 2026 Household Hazardous Waste events have been finalized! You must register at http://www.northcountryrecycles.org/HHWRegistration to attend. For more information call: 315-661-3233

03/13/2026

03/11/2026

Great presentation yesterday! The Comet Closet team did an outstanding job sharing the story behind the program and the impact it’s having on campus and in the community. It was inspiring for the NYSAR3 Reuse Committee to hear about the work you’re doing. We look forward to helping share your model and expanding its influence across New York State.