Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Schenectady County is holding a Household Hazardous Waste event at SUNY Schenectady on December 4, 2021 from 8am -12:30pm. Registration is required for this event.
The Schenectady County Hazardous Waste Reduction Program provides information for residents, small businesses, schools and non-profits on how to get rid of leftover and unwanted hazardous chemical items. Information is also provided to show you how to reduce the use of toxic materials at your home or business. Hazardous waste addressed by the program includes paints, solvents, cleaning chemicals, lawn and garden chemicals, automobile fluids, fluorescent light bulbs, computers, television sets, and cell phones.
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection events allow County residents to bring unwanted hazardous chemicals from around their homes for safe and environmentally sound disposal.
| ACCEPTED ITEMS | PROHIBITED ITEMS |
|---|---|
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Antifreeze Auto fluids (other than motor oil and anti-freeze) Bleach Drain decloggers Flares Flammable adhesives Fluorescent lighting ballasts Household cleaning products Insecticides Lawn and garden products Mercury (bulk) Mercury containing products (thermostats, thermometers, sneakers containing lights, etc.) Paints, latex Paints, oil Herbicides, Pesticides and vermin control poisons Pet flea control Photo chemicals Pool and spa chemicals Propane tanks (1 lb.) Stains, lacquers, varnishes Thinners, mineral spirits, solvents |
Ammunition Asbestos and asbestos containing items Batteries of any kind Electronics including computers and televisions Explosives Fire Extinguishers Tanks of Isocyanates (sealing foam) [Aerosols are allowed] Lighting of any kind Medical sharps Medical waste Motor oil Propane tanks (grill sized or larger) Radioactive items (smoke detectors) |
Only material from residential households will be accepted. No waste from commercial, industrial, institutional, or non-profits will be accepted.
What is Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous chemicals are any products in the home which are labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive or reactive. Any labeling that indicates danger also signifies the presence of hazardous chemicals. Household hazardous chemicals can be found in many places around the home and they pose a variety of health and environmental risks.
Additional Information on HHW and Managing HHW:
NYS Department of Conservation (DEC)
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Schenectady County Recycling Center
Schenectady County also provides recycling drop-off for county residents at the Yard Waste Composting Facility and Resident Recycling Center.