Household hazardous waste collection day set

The Monroe County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) and Chili, as well as the surrounding towns of Gates, Riga, Wheatland and the Villages of Churchville and Scottsville, will hold an appointment only household hazardous waste collection.

The collection point is at the Town of Chili Highway Department Garage, 3235 Chili Avenue on Saturday, September 17 from 8 a.m. until noon. To schedule an appointment contact the Chili Public Works Office at 889-2630, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

It is important to dispose of potentially hazardous chemicals in a safe manner and keep usable items out of landfills. For information call DES at 760-7600 or go on line at www.monroecounty.gov.