Schenectady Co. hosting hazardous waste collection

The Schenectady County Legislature has launched registration for a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, June 1.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The Schenectady County Legislature has launched registration for a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, June 1. Registration is required to participate, and the collection will be held at SUNY Schenectady's back parking lot from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Space is limited, and residents can register on the Schenectady County website or by calling (518) 388-4775. Having household hazardous waste collections allows for the safe and proper disposal of harmful chemicals that can harm the environment.

Sara Mae Pratt, chair of the Environmental Conservation for Schenectady County Legislature, said many people find themselves with unused or unwanted household chemicals at this time of year and look to discard them. "Our upcoming Household Hazardous Waste event on June 1 provides a safe and responsible way to dispose of these items," she said.

Pratt hopes residents will consider the environmental impacts of throwing away harmful and harsh chemicals. The county will hold two more household hazardous waste collections this year.

Accepted items

• 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

Prohibited items

• 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)