Putnam To Hold Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off In October

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Putnam officials will hold a hazardous waste drop-off event Oct. 15 at Fahnstock State Park so county residents can safely dispose of a wide range of toxic stuff.

The list of things that shouldn't go into the regular trash is extensive. Not just stuff you could guess, like paint thinner and driveway sealant, but stuff you might use a lot, like pesticides, rug cleaners, fluorescent light bulbs, flea collars, even nail polish remover and hair spray.

Here's the list of things you can take:

• Photo chemicals
• Non-latex driveway sealer
• Pool chemicals
• Creosote
• Waste fuels (Kerosene, Gasoline, oil
• mixtures, brake fluid, antifreeze, auto
• fluids)
• Flammable liquids (Lighter Fluids)
• Metal polish
• Drain/oven cleaners
• Rug/upholstery cleaners
• Wood Preservatives
• Turpentine
• Stains & Varnishes
• Paint Thinners & Strippers
• Mothballs
• Rodent poisons
• Flea powders & collars
• Bug spray
• Nail polish remover
• hair dye & hair sprays
• Pesticides (Bactericides, Herbicides,
• Fungicides, Insecticides)
• Chemical Fertilizers
• Adhesives, Resins, Solvents
• Oil-based & Latex paints
• Mercury containing products
• Button cell batteries (from watches, hearing aids) non-rechargeable only
• Fluorescent light bulbs & tubes
• Hand sanitizer (methanol tainted)

Registration is required. Visit the county website here to schedule your appointment.

The way it works: You put items in the trunk or rearmost compartment of your vehicle and head to the Canopus Beach parking lot, bringing your confirmation email with you.

Once you're there, you stay in your car. Keep your windows rolled up three-quarters of the way. Have your license or other proof of ID ready to show proof of residency and your confirmation email to prove you pre-registered.

Workers will remove the contents — and they will be in PPE.

It doesn't take long. Wait times vary from 10-30 minutes depending on volume of cars.

WHEN: 9-noon Oct. 15

WHERE: Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Beach Parking Lot, 1498 Route 301, Kent, NY

By the way, these things will not be accepted:

• Electronics, Computers, VCRs (e-waste)
• Used motor oil
• Plastic bags
• Tires
• Unlabeled/unidentified containers
• Household batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V)
• Rechargeable batteries
• sealed lead acid batteries
• Fire Extinguishers
• Propane Tanks
• Ammunition, explosives, fireworks
• Asbestos products
• Construction debris
• Furniture, toys or clothing
• Smoke Detectors
• Medical waste, old medications
• NO COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ITEMS
• ITEMS IN GARBAGE AND/OR LAWN BAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED