Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Need to get rid of paints and solvents in the garage?
We can help!

• Pre-registration is required
• When: Spring 2009
• Where: Location given when you register
• Registration details below

What to Do:

Do

• Bring hazardous wastes. For example: fluorescent lights, oil-based paints, solvents, thinners, etc.
• Box your items, and place them in your trunk, so the volunteers can easily retrieve them.

Don't

• Don't bring latex paints. Click here for instructions on what to do with them.
• Don't "drop in" - please register first.
• Don't bring empty containers.
• Don't bring appliances for heating or cooling, like stoves, coffee makers, refrigerators, coolers, microwave ovens.
• Don't bring electronics to recycle - click here for information about obtaining a voucher.
• Don't bring any pets.
• Don't smoke.

Collection Event Registration

On-Line Registration:

• Available from [dates to be announced]

Telephone Registration:

• Available from [dates to be announced]
  

Got FREON?

Appliances that contain freon (air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers) can not be taken to any Chemung County transfer station.

You can, however, dispose of them properly by calling one of these agencies:

• Swarthout Recycling 607 936 0013
  - drop-off only, no charge
  
  
• Foster's Disposal 607 734 2502
  - drop-off only
  - refrigerator / freezer: $10.00 charge
  - air conditioner / dehumidifier: $5.00 charge
  
  
• Fix Rite 607 733 3195
  - appliance drop-off fee: $10.00
  - pick-up fee: $20.00

Cooperative Extension's electronic recycling events are partially financed with a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

What to Do with Latex Paints

Do not bring it to household hazardous waste collection events. It is not hazardous!

• Harden latex paint by exposing it to air or mixing it with kitty litter.
• When it is hardened, remove it from the can, and place it and the empty can and its lid in the trash.

Waste Collection Service Providers

Can't wait until recycling day? Call these agencies!

Electronic recycling:
REACT
607 739 8401

Commercial liquids and waste oil:
Op-Tech
607 565 8891

Tire recycling:
Fennell Recycling
607 767 0298

Appliances:
Foster's Disposal
607 734 2502

Used motor oil, batteries:
Tractor Supply Company
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