| Location |
444 East Henrietta Road, Rochester NY, 14620 ![[Directions]](/wiki/dd_start.png "Click for driving, walking, or bus directions from Google"){kind=small} |
| Hours |
| Monday - Friday: 8:30AM to 4:00PM |
| Phone |
| 585 753 7600 |
| Website |
![[WWW]](http://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small} http://www.monroecounty.gov/des-hhw.php |
Monroe County operates a Household Hazardous Waste collection facility, which is the place to dispose of many common hazardous wastes. For Monroe County residents with non-industrial hazardous wastes, the service is free. You may bring up to 30 gallons of liquid waste and 75 pounds of solid waste per visit. They don't take 55 gallon drums.
You must call 753-7600 option 3 to schedule an appointment.
Acceptable are:
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Oil-based & Latex Paint (for 1/3-gallon or less of latex paint: discard lid, add kitty litter, let dry, place can in trash)
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Wood Stain & Preservatives
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Automotive Fluids (antifreeze; brake, power steering and transmission fluids)
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Pesticides & Fertilizers
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Flammable Products (gasoline, kerosene, thinners, strippers, solvents, glues, etc.)
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Household Cleaners (soaps, waxes, drain cleaners, etc.)
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Driveway Sealer
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Propane Tanks (1 & 20-pound only)
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Pool & Photo Chemicals
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Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) & Button Batteries
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Mercury (thermometers, thermostats)
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Syringes/Sharps (safely packaged)
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Cooking Oil/Cooking Grease
Not acceptable are:
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1/3-Gallon or Less of Latex Paint (see instructions above)
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Cans with Dried Paint (remove lid and place in trash)
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Used Motor Oil & Lead Acid Batteries (contact service station or retailer)
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Empty Containers (place in trash or recycle)
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Smoke Detectors (place in trash or contact manufacturer)
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Everyday Alkaline Batteries (place in trash)
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Glazing/Spackle & Joint Compounds (place in trash)
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Asbestos (see Yellow Pages under "Asbestos Abatement")
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Products intended for industrial use
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Explosives/Ammunition/Black/Smokeless Power (Call 911)
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Shock Sensitive Materials (i.e. crystallized ethers, picric acid) - call 911
More information is available on their website.
Once an appointment is scheduled, it's pretty easy: load up your trunk with your hazardous wastes, drive there, pop the trunk, and they'll carry it away. Quick and efficient.
Computer-related wastes ought to be recycled, as well. Either call the county for info on computer waste collection days, check the page of computer stores for someone who will take your boat anchors, or see the Events Board.
