Read the list of what can be disposed, what can’t
From Allegany County,
- HHW accepted at this event include but not limited to:
- Oil-based paints
- Insecticides
- Paint Thinners and related materials
- Pool Chemicals
- Aerosol Paint and Chemicals
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Lawn Chemicals
- Solvents
- Mercury (including thermostats and thermometers)
- Drain Cleaners
- Cleaning Products
- Corrosives
- Pesticides
- Gasoline, kerosene, diesel
- Hobby Chemicals
- Corrosives
- Acids
- Driveway Sealer
Not Accepted:
- Latex Paint- See NYS Paintcare for disposal options or call 585-268-7282
- Smoke Detector – many manufacturers offer disposal programs
- Agriculture Waste
- Motor Oil- can be returned to local service stations
- Household, non-rechargeable batteries- can be disposed of as household waste
- Rechargeable Batteries- See NYSDEC Rechargeable Battery Recycling or call 585-268-7282 for disposal options.
- Unwanted Medications- See PPAC Central for Pill Drop-off Information Take it to the Box Flyer
- Hazardous wastes not generated in a household- call 585-268-7282 for disposal options.
Want to learn how to reduce Household Hazardous Waste? U.S. EPA HHW Website
More information on HHW can be found at NYSDEC HHW Website
