Improve Your Bottom Line. Become a Blue Ribbon Recycler! Real cost savings can be realized. Learn how easy it is to apply and become a Blue Ribbon Recycler.

Blue Ribbon Recycler is a distinction awarded to local businesses that demonstrate their environmental leadership when it comes to recycling and waste reduction.

Did you know, in Onondaga County most businesses already recycle and find innovative ways to reduce their waste? Every year, this saves over $12 million in waste disposal costs and diverts thousands of tons of recyclable material from the waste stream.

Recycling can be a money saver. By reducing waste, you may save money by reducing the size of your refuse container and / or the frequency that it is collected.

Does your company have what it takes?

Preview the checklist of requirements for your industry to find out! A series of qualifications must be met before a company can be certified by OCRRA.

Business Professional Office, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Call Center View
Educational College & Higher Education Facilities, Professional Training Centers View
Food Service Restaurants, Food Service, Catering View
Government Federal, State, County, City, Town & Village Offices View
Medical & Healthcare Hospital, Nursing home, Long Term Care, Senior Assisted Living Facility View
Retail Business Department Store, Big Box Store, Chain & Independent, Grocery Store View
Tourism & Leisure Hotel / Motel, Exhibition & Conference Center, Entertainment and Sports/Fitness Facilities View
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Discover the Benefits of OCRRA's Blue Ribbon Recycler Program

Discover the Benefits of OCRRA's Blue Ribbon Recycler program With OCRRA's support, we are given tools to responsibly manage recyclables so they don't end up in the trash stream.  We have reduced our trash costs and we have peace of mind that we are doing the right thing. Heather Hawkins, Vice President, Green Hills Market, Syracuse With OCRRA’s Blue Ribbon Recycler assistance, we have become more conscientious recyclers. As a result, the Sheraton has demonstrated a substantial reduction in our waste tonnage and dramatically reduced our disposal expenses. Rich Duda, Director of Sales & Marketing, Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center, Syracuse We are proud of our OCRRA Blue Ribbon Recycler certification. It provides encouragement to continue improving our practices and also serves as a role model to other offices. Dr. Nikki Shrimpton, Dean, Central New York Center, SUNY Empire State College, East Syracuse