Departments


The Town of Wells Recycles

Recycling Center

Bill Moroz, Operator

Griffin Road
Wells, NY
Description:

DUMP PERMITS ARE REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE RECYCLING CENTER

Annual fee is $20.00-Stickers must be adhered to the rear passanger window

Garbage may be placed curbside or it may be taken by a resident/taxpayer to the Recycling Center and placed in appropriate bins.

 

HATE TO THROW IT AWAY?

Check out the following link: Free Cycle for Hamilton County . It offers a viable alternative.

Bagged leaves and pine needles will be accepted during regular operating hours.

Transporting leaves to the Recycling Center is the responsibility of the resident/taxpayer.

 

 

CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT THE WELLS RECYCLING CENTER

     All C&D must be taken to the Lake Pleasant Transfer Station. Please call the Transfer Station at 518-548-3867 to determine whether or not they take the item(s) you wish to dispose of.

     See: Notice to Demolition Permit Holders.htm

TO BURN LEAVES/BRUSH ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, A BURNING PERMIT IS REQUIRED.

     To obtain a burning permit, call either Forest Ranger Ian Kerr at 518-775-8357 or David Kallen at 518-863-9156. 

      Brush is no longer accepted at the Recycling Center.                            

 

ACCEPTED RECYCLABLE ITEMS

Accepted Recycling Items for 2013 (DOC - 21.0 KB)

Hours of Operation:

Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday*

7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

*Closed on Monday holidays - open the following day.

 

*When the holiday falls on a Saturday, dump is open Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m..

Officials:
Clay Earley Jr. ()
Phone: 518-924-3155
Links:
Free Cycle for Hamilton County

     This site offers information to local residents who may be interested in recycling an item rather than throw it away.

Documents:
Filed with the NYS Department of State on September 14, 1992.
Items to be Recycled (DOC - 21.0 KB)
Images:
Recycling is mandatory in Hamilton County.

 

 

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