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Recycling Department FAQ's

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1. Where is the Town of Red Hook’s Recycling Center and The Goods Exchange located?

The Town of Red Hook’s Recycling Center and The Goods Exchange are located at Glen Pond Drive in Red Hook, NY.

2. Can all residents use the Town of Red Hook’s Recycling Center and The Goods Exchange?

The Town of Red Hook’s Recycling Center and The Goods Exchange are open to all residents of Red Hook that possess a current permit.

3. When are the Goods Exchange and the Recycling Center open ?

Items may be dropped off at The Goods Exchange on Wednesdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shopping at The Goods Exchange is Wednesday ONLY.

 The Recycling Center is open Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m.

4. When may I drop off my trash?

Trash may be dropped off on Saturdays only from 7:30 a.m. to noon. year round.

5. What does it cost to drop off trash?

 Trash has a separate cash only fee per bag: $1.75 (10 gallon bag), $4 (30-33 gallon bag), $5 (34+ gallon bag). Large items will be charged a per item fee.

6. What kinds of items are accepted at The Goods Exchange?

Toys, books, magazines, games, sporting equipment, draperies, clothing, shoes, baby items, household tools, gardening tools, dishes, ceramics, cooking utensils, notions, ornaments, decorations, small functional appliances and some small furniture.

Items must have the approval of the Goods Exchange attendant. The attendant has the right to refuse any item.

Items may not be taken for resale.

7. What items are NOT accepted at The Goods Exchange?

No broken items accepted and no upholstered furniture of any size.

8. Will you accept propane tanks and appliances containing freon (including refrigerator/air conditioner/freezer?

Propane tanks and appliances containing freon (including refrigerator/air conditioners/freezers are accepted for a $15 fee.

9. What recyclables do you accept?

Comingled glass bottles and jars, metal and tin cans, plastics #1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 (rinsed with caps and lids removed, and then added to recycling)

Flattened corrugated cardboard

Comingled magazines, junk mail, catalogues, file folders, glossy inserts, office paper, greeting cards, newspaper, wrapping paper, brown grocery bags, phone books, paper only animal food bags, paperboard, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, clean milk and juice cartons, pasta boxes and soft cover books

Scrap metal, small appliances, metal tools, wire , machinery 

Pizza boxes are not accepted. 

10. I have old paint cans. How do I dispose of them?

For hazardous waste including poisons, chemicals, pesticides, certain paints and also e-waste such as computers, televisions and printers, contact Dutchess County for their collection schedule: 845-463-6020 or  www.dcrra.org

11. Where can I recycle old eyeglasses?

Return eyeglasses to Lion’s Club at most eye care providers, M&T Bank and Northern Dutchess Hospital.

12. Where can I recycle styrofoam peanuts?

Take styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap to local shipping and mailing stores.

13. Where can I bring medication needles?

Please contact Northern Dutchess Hospital for their take back policy.

14. Where can I bring unused medication?

Never flush! Drop unused medications at the Red Hook Police Department for proper disposal, 8 a.m. to midnight.

15. What can I do with waste oil?

Local garages will accept your waste oil.

16. I noticed a large pile of wood chips at Town of Red Hook’s Recycling Center. Are they available to residents?

Yes! Residents may come during the Center’s open hours and help themselves. Be sure to bring your own shovel and buckets.

17. Is a permit required?

No permit is required at this time for residents of the villages of Tivoli and Red Hook, and the Town of Red Hook.