SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Saturday, Schenectady County residents can bring household hazardous waste to SUNY Schenectady between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. The event is free, but registration is required as space is limited.
The collection will happen in the back parking lot at 78 Washington Avenue. Schenectady County residents can register online or by calling (518) 388-4775.
Below is a list of accepted waste and prohibited items:
| Accepted waste | Prohibited items |
| Antifreeze Auto fluids (other than motor oil and anti-freeze) Bleach Drain decloggers Flares Flammable adhesives Fluorescent lighting ballasts Household cleaning products Insecticides Lawn and garden products Mercury (bulk) Mercury-containing products (thermostats, thermometers, sneakers containing lights, etc.) Paints, latex Paints, oil Herbicides, Pesticides, and vermin control poisons Pet flea control Photo chemicals Pool and spa chemicals Propane tanks (1 lb.) Stains, lacquers, varnishes Thinners, mineral spirits, solvents | Ammunition Asbestos and asbestos-containing items Batteries of any kind Electronics, including computers and televisions Explosives Fire Extinguishers Tanks of Isocyanates (sealing foam) [Aerosols are allowed] Lighting of any kind Medical sharps Medical waste Motor oil Propane tanks (grill-sized or larger) Radioactive items (smoke detectors) |
