The Erie County Legislature's Majority Caucus reminds residents that the Erie County Department of Environment & Planning, in cooperation with the Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management Boards, and Erie Community College will be hosting two “Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day” events this spring.
The events will be held on the following dates:
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at ECC North Campus in Williamsville.
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the ECC South Campus in Orchard Park.
The events are open to all Erie County residents and allow for the safe disposal of hazardous items that cannot be thrown out in the regular garbage, helping to reduce pollution and the potential contamination of groundwater.
ITEMS WHICH CAN BE BROUGHT FOR DISPOSAL INCLUDE:
- Pesticides, Fertilizers, Pool and Household Chemicals/Cleaners (limit 2 gallons or 20 pounds)
- Oil-based paints, Spray cans (limit 10 gallons)
- Paint Thinner, Stripper and Solvents (limit 2 gallons)
- Batteries (lead acid & rechargeable)
- Oil, Gasoline, Kerosene, Antifreeze (limit 10 gallons)
- Mercury (thermometers, thermostats, metal)
ITEMS WHICH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INCLUDE:
- Latex paint
- Automobile tires
- Computers and other electronics
- Appliances
- Pharmaceuticals
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Commercial/industrial wastes
For more information on these events, for a full list of items that will be accepted, or for details on how to properly dispose of latex paint, call the Erie County Household Hazardous Waste 24-Hour Hotline at (716) 858-6800 or visit www.erie.gov/environment.
Participants may need to verify that their waste products were generated by households.
The event at the ECC South Campus will be co-sponsored by the Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management Board.
Erie County Legislature Majority Caucus
Chairman John Mills
Majority Leader Joseph Lorigo
Legislator Lynne Dixon
Legislator Kevin Hardwick
Legislator Ted Morton
Legislator Edward Rath