Broome County Recycles

10/13/2026

Before you pay full price for costumes and décor, consider what you can upcycle at home in creative and cost-effective projects. Haybales, pumpkins, and gourdes can all be composted, sparing us from the most frightening part of Halloween, THE WASTE!

10/12/2026

Good news, we are HIRING! Interested in joining our team? Apply below!

*Please note that this position is based at the Broome County Landfill.*

PW Office Assistant: https://broomecountyny.gov/jobs/public-works-office-assistant

10/12/2026

10/07/2026

PUMPKIN SMASH is back! 🎃

Smash it, don't trash it! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County and VINES:Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments for a good old-fashioned pumpkin smash, all for a good cause.

When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Broome County Regional Farmers Market, 840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton

What to expect:
🔨 Bring your pumpkins to be smashed and composted (non-painted pumpkins only, please!)
🍂 Got leaves from your lawn cleanup? Bring them too to support VINES Community Compost
🥧 Enter our pumpkin pie raffle
🗳️ Vote on a name for the new VINES compost tumbler!

Can't make it to the event? Drop off pumpkins Nov. 1–7 at the CCE Compost site or at VINES, 15 Tudor St., Binghamton.

🙋 Want to volunteer? Contact Devin at [email protected].

10/07/2026

Getting ready for a spooktacular Halloween? 👻🎃 A few simple swaps, from costumes and decorations to treats and pumpkins, can make your celebration a little greener.

Check out our tips for a more sustainable Halloween: https://kab.org/6-ways-to-keep-your-halloween-sustainable

What are you doing to this Halloween? 👻💚

10/06/2026

Fallen leaves make great compost and mulch, consider spreading them over your garden or leaving them where they fall. You can save lawn space and provide habitat by filling tomato cages with leaves.

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars, the Pumpkin Smash is back! This event will run from 9am-1pm on Saturday, 11/07.

Have a question or looking to volunteer? Send Devin an email at [email protected]

10/01/2026

October 2026 free drop off days for household hazardous waste are Wednesday, October 7th, and Saturday, October 3rd and 17th. This program runs from 730am until 1130 am.

Check out our website for more information!
https://broomecountyny.gov/solidwaste/hazwast

09/28/2026

Spending this first weekend of fall raking leaves? Our BCHD Sustainability Committee has some tips on how you can turn your leaves into healthy soil. It's even easier than food composting!

09/23/2026