Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

What Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority does

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is a New York State municipal authority established following the adoption of solid waste/recycling laws by Oneida and Herkimer Counties in 1988, with its Recycling Center opening in 1991. The Authority provides integrated solid waste management services to residents, businesses, schools, municipalities, and waste haulers across its exclusive two-county service area, operating a network of ten facilities including two EcoDrop convenience stations (Utica and Rome), a single-stream Recycling Center in Utica, two transfer stations, a state-permitted Regional Landfill in Boonville, a Green Waste Composting Facility, a Stump Disposal Site, and a seasonal Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

The Authority's core technology stack centers on a state-of-the-art single-stream processing system (operational since January 2012) and a US Composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance certified windrow composting system, supplemented by the Food2Energy source-separated organics processing facility launched in 2019, which sends food waste to the Oneida County Water Pollution Control Plant for anaerobic digestion. These capabilities support programs such as RecycleOne (single-stream curbside recycling), RecycleOne Business, electronics recycling, bulky rigid plastics, rechargeable battery recycling, and special event container loans.

The Authority generates revenue through a mix of transaction-based fees (tipping fees at $60/ton for garbage and $40/ton for Food2Energy organics, per-ton and per-item disposal fees at EcoDrops, and per-cubic-yard compost sales) and a recurring annual Solid Waste Service Charge billed to City of Utica property owners. Service delivery is direct-to-consumer through owned and operated physical facilities, with no traditional sales motion; pricing is publicly disclosed and recycled drop-offs are free for Oneida and Herkimer County residents. As a government entity, the Authority is not privately investable and generates revenue to fund operations rather than to return capital to owners.

Name

Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

Legal name

Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

Website

https://ohswa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is a New York State municipal authority that provides integrated solid waste management, single-stream recycling, food waste-to-energy, composting, and household hazardous waste services to residents, businesses, schools, and municipalities across Oneida and Herkimer Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Solid Waste Management

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Solid Waste Landfill (562212), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill Disposal (BPALACAA), Landfill Operations & Disposal Services (IMAIAFAL), Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & Universal Waste Sorting Facilities (EUAIADAK), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Bulky Waste & White Goods Drop-Off/Transfer (BPALABAE)

Keywords

• Solid waste management
• Recycling services
• Landfill operations
• Composting services
• Hazardous waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Utica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tipping Fees: Fees charged for waste disposal at Regional Landfill and transfer stations. Tipping fee for garbage is $60/ton while Food2Energy organic waste is $40/ton, creating cost incentive for food waste diversion.
2. Residential Disposal Fees: Fees charged to residents for various disposal services at EcoDrop facilities including household garbage ($7.50-$30 depending on weight), construction debris ($58/ton), tires, appliances, and bulk items.
3. Compost Sales: Sale of finished compost to residents. Bulk compost at $15/cubic yard, pickup truck loads at $15-$20, and bagged compost at $3 per 45-pound bag.
4. Solid Waste Service Charge: Annual service charge billed to City of Utica property owners for garbage and recycling collection services. Payment due April 30th annually with penalties for late payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority provides integrated solid waste management, recycling, composting, and household hazardous waste disposal services for residents, businesses, schools, and municipalities in Oneida and Herkimer Counties, New York. Services are delivered through an owned network of EcoDrop convenience centers, transfer stations, a single-stream recycling center, a regional landfill, a windrow composting facility, a Food2Energy anaerobic digestion program, and seasonal household hazardous waste collection. The Authority charges tipping fees, per-unit disposal fees, an annual solid waste service charge, and compost product sales to fund operations.

Product overview

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority operates an integrated solid waste management system for Oneida and Herkimer Counties, New York. The core offerings include the RecycleOne single-stream curbside recycling program, two EcoDrop convenience facilities (Utica and Rome), a Food2Energy anaerobic digestion program for food waste, a US Composting Council-certified Green Waste Composting Facility, a Regional Landfill with environmental protections, and two Transfer Stations. Additional services include Household Hazardous Waste collection, electronics recycling, bulky rigid plastics recycling, rechargeable battery recycling, stump disposal, public education programs, and special event recycling containers. The Authority also provides the RecycleOne Business Program for commercial recycling, meeting New York State's food waste recycling requirements that took effect in January 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RecycleOne: Single-stream curbside recycling program allowing residents to mix all recyclable items (paper, plastic, metal, glass) together in one container.
• EcoDrop
• Food2Energy

Products and services

• RecycleOne Curbside Recycling Program Single-stream curbside recycling collection service allowing Oneida and Herkimer County residents to mix paper, plastic, metal, and glass recyclables in one container for pickup. Includes the RecycleOne Business Program for commercial customers.
• EcoDrop Convenience Stations (Utica and Rome) Year-round convenience drop-off centers in Utica and Rome providing Oneida and Herkimer County residents with environmentally sound recycling and disposal options for special waste, recyclables, electronics, household hazardous waste, and green waste.
• Food2Energy Organics Processing Source Separated Organics Processing Facility that accepts food waste from large generators and sends it to the Oneida County Water Pollution Control Plant for anaerobic digestion and energy production, diverting approximately 22% of the waste stream from landfill. Priced at $40/ton vs. $60/ton for garbage.
• Green Waste Composting Facility Regional windrow composting facility that processes brush, leaves, and grass clippings into US Composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance-certified compost over a 3-4 month cycle. Serves approximately 17 municipalities and two-thirds of the two-county population. Compost sold to residents in bulk ($15-$20 per truckload) and 45-pound bags ($3).
• Regional Landfill State-permitted final disposal landfill serving Oneida and Herkimer Counties only, featuring an environmental liner and leachate collection system. Garbage tipping fee is $60/ton.
• Recycling Center (Single-Stream Processing) Single-stream materials recovery facility at 824 Sewage Plant Road, Utica that processes recyclables from households, businesses, industries, schools, and institutions. Has processed over 1.18 million tons since opening in 1991.
• Eastern Transfer Station Transfer station in Utica that receives, inspects, and aggregates non-recyclable waste for transport to the Regional Landfill. Hosts the Food2Energy Source Separated Organics Processing Facility.
• Western Transfer Station Transfer station in Rome that receives, inspects, and aggregates waste for transport to the Regional Landfill.
• Stump Disposal Site NYSDEC registered facility on Tannery Road, Rome accepting oversized tree limbs, trunks, root balls, stumps, and tailings from compost operations.
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Seasonal collection facility (April-September) at EcoDrop Utica, 80 Leland Ave, accepting household hazardous waste including paints, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and pharmaceuticals from residents and select small businesses.
• Electronics Recycling Program Free year-round drop-off program for electronic waste including computers, televisions, monitors, and printers at EcoDrop facilities, complying with NY State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act. Materials processed by registered electronics dismantler Sunnking Sustainable Solutions.
• Bulky Rigid Plastics Recycling Free program accepting large rigid plastic items such as lawn furniture, crates, buckets, and toys that cannot be recycled curbside, accepted at EcoDrop facilities.
• Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program for proper disposal of rechargeable batteries including lithium ion, lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, and lithium ion polymer batteries, as required by NY State Rechargeable Battery Law.
• Solid Waste Service Charge (City of Utica) Annual recurring solid waste service charge billed to City of Utica property owners covering garbage and recycling collection services, with payment due April 30th each year and late-payment penalties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processed 1,183,246 tons of recyclable material since 1991
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sunnking Sustainable SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistered electronics dismantler that processes electronic waste collected by the Authority. After acceptance, electronics are sent to Sunnking who separates materials into plastic, glass, steel, copper, lead, gold, and aluminum for recycling or reuse.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Covanta Holding Corporation: Operator of waste-to-energy and material recovery facilities; comparable to OHSWA's Food2Energy anaerobic digestion program for food waste diversion and energy production.
• Casella Waste Systems: Regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management operator headquartered in the Northeast U.S. with overlapping services (collection, transfer, recycling, organics) in the broader New York/New England geography where OHSWA operates.
• Republic Services: Major U.S. solid waste, recycling, and environmental services company with integrated landfill, transfer, recycling, and organics operations; directly comparable in service mix to OHSWA's integrated facility network.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American solid waste services company operating landfills, transfer stations, recycling, and organics processing; provides commercial-scale analogues to nearly every OHSWA service line.
• Wheelabrator Technologies: Waste-to-energy and material processing operator with ash monofills and transfer infrastructure; relevant analogue to OHSWA's landfill disposal and food waste-to-energy operations.

Others

• Oneida County: One of the two counties co-founding OHSWA; structural counterpart as a member/owner of the Authority.
• Herkimer County: One of the two counties co-founding OHSWA; closely connected as a government owner/member rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency: Neighboring New York county solid waste authority providing residential waste management, recycling, and disposal services to Onondaga County; the most structurally comparable peer as another NY public solid waste authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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