Registration is now open for the Orleans County’s annual household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event, which will be held on Saturday, August 16. The event is open to all Orleans County residents but advance registration is required.
The event will be at the Orleans County Highway Garage, 225 West Academy Street in Albion. The county will collect all acceptable items from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. slot is reserved for tire collection only. Mandatory registration can be done by calling the county Planning Office at 585-589-3198 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
“This is Orleans County’s annual collection event that I know a lot of residents like to plan for to get rid of those leftover chemicals, batteries, tires and other items that are lying around in the garage, basement or shed,” said Corey Winters, Director of the Planning Office. “And more than just getting rid of this clutter, people can be assured these items are being disposed of in a safe and environmentally-responsible way.”
Winters said acceptable items include pesticides, motor oil and filters, adhesives, antifreeze, solvents, tires (limit 10), batteries, fluorescent bulbs, aerosols, oil-based paints and empty propane tanks. Items that cannot be accepted include explosives, pressurized tanks, ammunition, PCBs, radioactive waste, medical water, electronics, tires on rims and commercial tires. These are partial lists so those with questions regarding a specific item are asked to call the Planning Office.
“We have opened up registration early so we can properly plan and be ready to accommodate as many residents as possible who want to take part,” said Winters. “When you call to register, please be prepared to generally describe the type of chemicals and/or the number of tires you will be disposing.”
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