Full Notification

The recycling industry has faced significant changes in 2018. China, which had been the world’s largest importer of recyclables, no longer accepts contaminated single-stream recyclable materials from the United States. Due to this drastic change, the City’s hauler, Meridian Waste Solutions, Inc., will no longer accept single-stream recyclables curbside as of December 1, 2018.

Dual Stream recycling (limited curbside collection) will still be offered and limited to cleaned and rinsed aluminum, tin and steel cans, clear or colored plastic labeled #1, #2, #3, #5 and #7 (found on the bottom of the container). No black plastic or glass will be accepted.   There will be drop-off containers for cardboard and paper located in the Fairgrounds Park parking lot, off Monroe Street.  The cost of processing recycling has tripled and necessitates the need for a surcharge.  Each recycling household will be charged $1.00 a month surcharge beginning in December/January.  Meridian Waste Solutions has stated that this surcharge will go away when and if an alternative recycler can be utilized to bring down costs.

Many neighboring municipalities are also facing hard decisions whether to continue recycling in a limited form or stop it altogether.  The City of Troy appreciates your help in keeping our environment green.  Thank you for your help to spread the word!