The Division of Solid Waste Management of the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development formulates programs for the collection and disposal of solid waste (discarded material) generated within Dutchess County.
Our main function is to implement the Dutchess County Local Solid Waste Management Plan .
The three main goals of the plan are:
Reducing the amount of waste generated within Dutchess County
Registration for the June 7, 2025 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection is now closed as we have reached capacity. Our next event will be September 13th.
For a list of accepted and not accepted items please see the Household Hazardous Waste Event flyer (.pdf). The event is open from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. There are no appointment times.
(Please note: if you have oil- or latex- based paint, PaintCare drop off locations will accept these materials year-round. Paint will not be accepted at these events.)
This is the first Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event for 2025. Two additional events will be held are as follows:
View or download HHW event details (.pdf)
Join us for an insightful, fun, and sustainable food demonstration at the Culinary Institute of America. Learn how to reduce food waste by transforming your leftovers into new meals with Jason Potanovich ’96, Associate Dean – School of Culinary Arts! Space is limited. To enter for a chance to attend, register between May 1st—May 16th at this link. Registration is limited to one per resident. Must be a Dutchess County resident to enter. A random drawing will take place on May 19th to select winners.
Click here for more information (.pdf).
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Dutchess County holds a hazardous waste collection event for businesses, schools and farms that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month. The 2025 event will be held on June 6th at 96 Sand Dock Road, Poughkeepsie. Registration packets must be submitted by May 9th. For more information, email solidwastemgmt@dutchessny.gov or call (845) 463-6020.
Click here to print or download the registration packet (pdf.)
The Division of Solid Waste Management in collaboration with Dutchess County Cornell Cooperative Extension is launching a new program to offer home composting workshops. Residents can come and learn from an expert how to successfully compost at home. Composting is a way to recycle the food scraps we generate at home and can help reduce our community's waste stream.
Click here for information on dates and locations.
Each month we will be focusing on a recycling topic to support efforts to reduce contamination in household recycling across Dutchess County.
Repair Cafes are free community events where you bring your broken but beloved items and volunteer repair coaches help you fix them!
View or download a list of Repair Cafes occurring in Dutchess County during the month of May (pdf.)
Find information on composting and how to purchase a backyard compost bin
Helpful information on reducing and reusing items
Registration is CLOSED
The County has recycling containers to borrow for your next big event
See where your local transfer station is located and what items they will accept
Recycling rates, accomplishments, facility information and more in the 2019 Annual Report
