Household hazardous waste collection | Sat, 5/16

Start your spring-cleaning by properly recycling household hazardous waste. Most HHW (paint, flammables and other chemicals from home-use) is safe when used and stored properly. When they become unwanted and are disposed of improperly, these household wastes can become environmental hazards.

The towns of Pittsford and Perinton and the villages of East Rochester, Fairport and Pittsford and the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services (DES) have joined forces to hold an appointment-only Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection Saturday, 5/16, 8AM – 12N at the Perinton Highway Garage, 100 Cobb’s Lane.

To ensure safety and reduce waiting times, appointments are required at all HHW collections. Appointments for this HHW collection will be accepted until May 15. To schedule an appointment Pittsford and East Rochester residents can call 248-6250, or go on-line to http://www.monroecounty.gov/hhw to schedule your appointment. Waste from businesses will not be accepted.

NOTE: Up to 30 gallons of the following materials will be accepted per appointment at no charge:
• 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)
• Household Cleaners (liquid soaps & waxes, drain cleaners, etc.)
• Driveway Sealer
• Pool & Photo Chemicals
• Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) & Button Batteries
• Mercury (thermometers, thermostats)
• Syringes/Sharps (safely packaged)

Do Not Bring: used motor oil & vehicle batteries (contact service station or retailer); Propane tanks (permanent HHW facility only), cans with dried paint (if it rattles when shaken – remove lid and place in trash); empty containers (trash or recycle); everyday alkaline batteries (trash); glazing/spackle & joint compounds (trash).

If residents are unable to take advantage of this one day HHW collection, the County offers other collections throughout the year. For more information, or for business waste disposal options, call DES at 760-7600 (option 3), or go on-line at www.monroecounty.gov.