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
The art challenge celebrated innovative artistic creations made from recyclable and reusable materials, encouraging participants of all ages to reflect on the importance of recycling and sustainable practices. The contest was open to all elementary-, middle- and high-school-aged students in Dutchess County, with more than 50 students participating. We thank all participants for their submissions and work to bring recognition to sustainability through art.
Click here to view the full press release including the winners and runners-up. (pdf.)
Composting Grant Opportunity
To learn more about the above grant opportunity, including eligible applicants and requests, please review the 2024 Composting Grant Application Instructions & Guidance (.pdf) . The submission period has now closed.
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!
There are no cafe's occuring in Dutchess County during December, but check back in January!
Dutchess County will be hosting three events in 2025. Please check back here in late March for an announcement of the 2025 dates.
*All events are held at 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY
(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.)
Dutchess County holds a hazardous waste collection event for businesses, schools and farms that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month. We have completed this event for 2024. For more information, email solidwastemgmt@dutchessny.gov or call (845) 463-6020.
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
