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About the Development Authority
The Development Authority of the North Country is a leader in providing regional infrastructure and technical services to municipalities that strengthen communities in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. As a New York State Public Benefit Corporation chartered in 1985 and based in Watertown, NY, the Authority works with partners to meet the region’s infrastructure needs in water, sewer, housing, telecommunications and solid waste management, owning and operating water and wastewater lines, over 2,000 miles of fiber network, and a tri-county solid waste management facility in Rodman, NY. Visit the Authority online at www.danc.org or www.northcountryrecycles.org.

Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collections Coming Up


Cleaning out the garage as summer is winding down? The Development Authority of the North Country, in cooperation with its regional county partners and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, is sponsoring three free household hazardous waste collection days this Fall to help r…

Recycle Your Hardcover Books at Development Authority Open House August 24


Bring your unwanted hardcover books to be recycled at the Development Authority of the North Country's Open House at the regional landfill in Rodman August 24 from 4-6 p.m. Unwanted hardcover books will be accepted at the event and will be recycled rather than disposed of in the trash. Paperback bo…

Open House at Regional Landfill August 24


A lot has happened at the regional landfill since 2019 - come and see for yourself! The Development Authority of the North Country will hold an open house at the regional Materials Management Facility in Rodman on August 24 from 4-6 p.m.A whole new section of the landfill has opened and visitors wi…

Conference Room Dedication to Former Executive Director James W. Wright


In recognition of his leadership and 11 years of service as executive director, the Development Authority of the North Country dedicated a new conference room at the Warneck Pump Station facility as the James W. Wright Conference Room. Authority Board of Directors Chairperson Margaret Murray thanke…

2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days Scheduled


The Development Authority of the North Country, in cooperation with its regional county partners and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will be sponsoring five free household hazardous waste collection days this spring and fall to help residents in Jefferson, St. Lawrence …

2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Scheduled


The Development Authority of the North Country, in cooperation with its regional county partners and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will be sponsoring five free household hazardous waste collection days this spring and fall to help residents in Jefferson, Lewis and St.…

Fort Drum JLUS Public Open House #3


PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #3 MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2017 YOUR INPUT MATTERS! You are invited to the final public open house regarding compatibility planning around Fort Drum. …