Household Hazardous Waste Program

Location

10 Avion Drive, Rochester NY, 14624

Hours

Monthly - By Appointment Only

Phone

585 753 7600 (Option #3)

Website

http://www.monroecounty.gov/des-hhw.php

Monroe County operates periodic Household Hazardous Waste collection events at the ecopark facility, generally about twice a month. There are also occasional collections run at mobile sites in individual towns. For Monroe County residents with non-industrial hazardous wastes, the service is free. You may bring up to 30 gallons of liquid hazardous waste and 75 pounds of solid hazardous waste per visit. They don't take 55 gallon drums.

To schedule an appointment on-line go to the appointment scheduler. You may call 753-7600 option 3 for more information.

Acceptable are:

• 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, glues, etc.)
  

• Household Cleaners (soaps, waxes, drain cleaners, etc.)
  

• Driveway Sealer
  

• Propane Tanks (1 & 20-pound only)
  

• Pool & Photo Chemicals
  

• Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) & Button Batteries
  

• Mercury (thermometers, thermostats)
  

• Syringes/Sharps (safely packaged)
  

• Cooking Oil/Cooking Grease

Not acceptable are:

• 1/3-Gallon or Less of Latex Paint (see instructions above)
  

• Cans with Dried Paint – (remove lid and place in trash)
  

• Used Motor Oil & Lead Acid Batteries (contact service station or retailer)
  

• Empty Containers (place in trash or recycle)
  

• Smoke Detectors (place in trash or contact manufacturer)
  

• Everyday Alkaline Batteries (place in trash)
  

• Glazing/Spackle & Joint Compounds (place in trash)
  

• Asbestos (see Yellow Pages under —"Asbestos Abatement")
  

• Products intended for industrial use
  

• Explosives/Ammunition/Black/Smokeless Power (Call 911)
  

• Shock Sensitive Materials (i.e. crystallized ethers, picric acid) - call 911

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.

Electronic wastes (e.g., computers, cell phones, televisions) are hazardous and must be recycled, as well. Either take them to the ecopark, check recycling options, or check the page of computer stores for someone who will take your unwanted equipment.