Drop-Off Stations

These stations are made available as an alternative to curbside pickup and for the convenience of Chemung County residents.

All Drop-Off Stations accept solid waste and recyclables.
Large quantities of waste or recyclables must be taken to the Materials Recycling Facility on Lake Street or to the Landfill in Lowman as appropriate.
For more information, call 737-2980 as days and times may be subject to change.

***Need to replace your blue recycling bin?
Bins can be purchased at the Lake Street Transfer Station.

Drop-Off Locations

Big Flats
3305 Chambers Rd.
Mon & Fri 8am - 4pmElmira
(Materials Recycling Facility/Lake St. Scales)
1690 Lake St.
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am - 4pm
Sat 8am - 12pmErin
1892 Swartwood Rd.
Mon 8am - 4pm
Sat 8am - 3pmLowman (Landfill)
4349 County Route 60
Tues & Thurs 8am - 3pm
Sat 8am - 12pmSouthport
93 Institution Rd.
Wed 8am - 4pm
Sat 8am - 12pm*Days/Times Subject to Change

Drop-Off Station Rules

  • Recyclables must be placed in the appropriately marked bins

  • Solid waste must be placed in specifically marked county bags before being put into the trash area

  • Colored bags are NOT permitted

  • All waste must be visible through the county bag

  • Small amounts of construction and demolition debris are accepted in bags only

  • Large and/or dense items are NOT accepted at these stations

  • Items such as bowling balls must be taken to the Lake Street facility

  • Liquids and hazardous waste materials are NOT accepted

County bags are available for a fee at the Station booth windows.

What can I put in my garbage bags?

Place your garbage in bags within your sturdy plastic or metal garbage bin.

  • Household trash

  • Soiled kitty litter

  • Plate glass

  • Dishes and pottery

  • Spoiled food

  • Plastic bags

  • Small pieces of wood or sheetrock

  • Latex paint cans*

  • Small toys

  • Small metal/plastic wastebaskets & pails

*To dispose of latex paint, harden by exposing to air or mixing with kitty litter. When hardened, place in trash with lid removed.Generally, the county does NOT allow large, bulky, heavy, or dense items in the bags as they can cause damage to the processing equipment, and they do not allow selected materials in the bags for various reasons. The items listed are examples only.For a complete list of solid waste materials, disposal locations, and preparation instructions and rates, visit: