Hazardous Waste
Still have half empty paint cans from your last paint job? How about Driveway Sealer? How about the pool chemicals, or fertilizers from last summer? Are you postponing (or dreading) cleaning out the garage or shed simply because you have no idea what to do with these items?
Most HHW (paint, flammables and other chemicals from home-use) are safe when used and stored properly. When they become unwanted and are disposed of improperly, these household wastes can become environmental hazards. For more information, or for business waste disposal options, call DES at 753-7600 (option 3).You can also set up your own appointment at: Monroe County Hazardous Waste Appointments
Most HHW (paint, flammables and other chemicals from home-use) are safe when used and stored properly. When they become unwanted and are disposed of improperly, these household wastes can become environmental hazards. For more information, or for business waste disposal options, call DES at 753-7600 (option 3).You can also set up your own appointment at: Monroe County Hazardous Waste Appointments
Up to 30 gallons of the following materials will be accepted at the Monroe County Ecopark per appointment at no charge:
- Paint: Oil-based and Latex (more than 1/3-can full)
- Wood Stain & Preservatives
- Automotive Fluids (antifreeze; brake, power steering and transmission fluids)
- Pesticides & Fertilizers
- Flammable Products (gasoline, kerosene, thinners, strippers, solvents)
- Household Cleaners (liquid soaps & waxes, drain cleaners, etc.)
- Driveway Sealer
- Pool & Photo Chemicals
- Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) & Button Batteries
- Mercury (thermometers, thermostats)
- Syringes/Sharps (safely packaged)
Do Not Bring: used motor oil & vehicle batteries (contact service station or retailer), Pharmaceutical wastes, Propane tanks (permanent HHW facility only), Oil-based or Latex Paint under 1/3-can full (discard lid, add kitty litter, stir, let dry, place in trash) cans with dried paint (if it rattles when shaken – remove lid and place in trash); empty containers (trash or recycle); everyday alkaline batteries (trash); glazing/spackle & joint compounds (trash).
Sorry folks, now you have no excuses for not cleaning out the garage or shed this spring. C'mon at least you'll feel good about it when you're done. Maybe you can make a family project out of it (the kids can help with the general cleaning, but please be sure to keep a watchful eye on them around the actual hazardous chemicals).
Oh yeah, and try to have fun! You're gonna feel so good about it when you're done, and just think of all the space you'll have in the garage why I bet you'll even have enough room for the car!
Oh yeah, and try to have fun! You're gonna feel so good about it when you're done, and just think of all the space you'll have in the garage why I bet you'll even have enough room for the car!