County and partners host
household hazardous waste collection

Monroe County Executive Jack Doyle announced that the county's Department of Environmental Services (DES) and the towns of Hamlin, Clarkson, Ogden, Parma and Sweden and the villages of Brockport, Hilton and Spencerport will hold an appointment-only Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection at the Spencerport Highway Garage, 500 West Avenue, on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Most HHW (paint, flammables and other chemicals from home-use) is safe when used and stored properly. When they become unwanted and are disposed of improperly, these household wastes can become environmental hazards.

To ensure safety and reduce waiting times, appointments are required at all HHW collections. Appointments for this HHW collection will be accepted until June 5. To schedule an appointment, Hilton and Parma residents should call 392-9461; Spencerport, Ogden, Clarkson and Hamlin residents should call 352-2137; and Brockport and Sweden residents should call 637-2144. Waste from businesses will not be accepted.

Up to 30 gallons of the following materials will be accepted per appointment at no charge:

• Oil-based & Latex Paint (for 1/3 gallon or less of latex paint: discard lid, add kitty litter, let dry, place can in trash)
• 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)

Don Not Bring: used motor oil & vehicle batteries (contact service station or retailer); 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); and , propane tanks (these can be brought to the county's permanent facility - by appointment only).

ABVI Goodwill will also be on-site to collect clothing, shoes, housewares and small appliances. Tax receipts will be given for textile donations.

If residents are unable to take advantage of this mobile HHW collection, the county's permanent collection facility is open weekly (by appointment only). For more information, or for business waste disposal, options, call DES at 760-7600 (option 3), or go on-line at www.monroecounty.gov under Earth, Air and Water.