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Welcome to Adams...New to Jefferson County? [Click here]Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (315) 232-4215
Thank you for visiting the Town of Adams official website. You may use our website to contact various departments located in the Town of Adams, Jefferson County, NY, including: highway, water, town board, planning board, zoning board, justice court, assessor and more.
Whenever we have announcements, you can check the 'Important Notes' message box to the left of your screen for full details.
We are located at 3 South Main Street, Adams, New York. Should you need to contact the Town of Adams directly, please use any of the means provided.
Water Quality Report - Important information about your drinking waterTown and Village of Adams[added 3/28/19]
2025 Final Assessment RollTown and Village of Adams[added 7/17/25]
Transfer Site/Recycling CenterPhone: 315-232-3057Recycling - Jefferson County Transfer Station[added 8/29/12] NYS Rechargeable Battery Recycling Law[added 8/29/12]
Hours of Operation: 8-4 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Rates are $2.00/35lb. bag. Clear bags required. Punch coupons available in $5, $10 and $20 amounts.Small white kitchen bags still $!.00.
Construction debris accepted (there is a fee charged). Metal is also accepted free of charge.Jefferson County recyclable rules prevail and are available on the Jefferson County Recycling website [click here].
"In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410. Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal- relay) or (800) 846-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."
Phone: (315) 232-4215
Thank you for visiting the Town of Adams official website. You may use our website to contact various departments located in the Town of Adams, Jefferson County, NY, including: highway, water, town board, planning board, zoning board, justice court, assessor and more.
Whenever we have announcements, you can check the 'Important Notes' message box to the left of your screen for full details.
We are located at 3 South Main Street, Adams, New York. Should you need to contact the Town of Adams directly, please use any of the means provided.
Town Board:Supervisor
Phone: 315-232-2467
Fax: 315-232-3596
E-mail:
Office location: 3 South Main Street, Adams, NY 13605
Phone: 315-232-2467
Fax: 315-232-3596
E-mail:
Office location: 3 South Main Street, Adams, NY 13605
Town Clerk:Jennifer Burt
Phone: 315-232-2467. Ext 1030
Email: adamstownclerk@Frontier.com
Hours 9am – 2pm Mon – Thurs with extended hours in January for tax collection.
Office location: 3 South Main Street Adams, NY 13605Water bills should be paid here also.
We appreciate your interest, and look forwarding to hearing from you.Phone: 315-232-2467. Ext 1030
Email: adamstownclerk@Frontier.com
Hours 9am – 2pm Mon – Thurs with extended hours in January for tax collection.
Office location: 3 South Main Street Adams, NY 13605Water bills should be paid here also.
Water Quality Report - Important information about your drinking waterTown and Village of Adams[added 3/28/19]
2025 Final Assessment RollTown and Village of Adams[added 7/17/25]
Transfer Site/Recycling CenterPhone: 315-232-3057Recycling - Jefferson County Transfer Station[added 8/29/12] NYS Rechargeable Battery Recycling Law[added 8/29/12]
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 -
All garbage taken to the center must be in all clear bags.Stores where bags may currently be obtained (click here).Also, please check out: NorthCountryRecycles.org[Updated 6/9/16]
Located at 6224 Co. Route 97, Town of Lorraine. Directions- Take US Route 11 South from Village of Adams. Turn left on Route 189, and proceed about 1.6 miles to the first intersection. Turn left on Co. Route 97, and proceed.7 miles to site (on right).All garbage taken to the center must be in all clear bags.Stores where bags may currently be obtained (click here).Also, please check out: NorthCountryRecycles.org[Updated 6/9/16]
Hours of Operation: 8-4 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Rates are $2.00/35lb. bag. Clear bags required. Punch coupons available in $5, $10 and $20 amounts.Small white kitchen bags still $!.00.
Construction debris accepted (there is a fee charged). Metal is also accepted free of charge.Jefferson County recyclable rules prevail and are available on the Jefferson County Recycling website [click here].
"In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410. Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal- relay) or (800) 846-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."