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Disposing of hazardous waste
Staff reports
First published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

SCHENECTADY -- The Schenectady County Legislature says the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program will continue through November at the Schenectady County Farm, 24 Hetcheltown Road, Glenville.
"Many of us have paint, cleaning supplies and lawn chemicals left over from projects around the home which we no longer need," said Legislature Susan Savage in a prepared statement.

     
"This program gives county residents a way to safely dispose of these materials to reduce the risk of children, pets and others being accidentally exposed to them and to ensure that they are dealt with in an environmentally friendly way."

The program is accepting drop-offs from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday; Friday, Sept. 5; Saturday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Nov. 7.

Registration is required by calling (800) 494-2273. The registration period for each collection day will begin immediately following the completion of the previous program.

Registrations are limited to 175 people on a first-come, first-serve basis. The program is available only to county residents with a valid county farm permit. County residents can purchase a permit at the Schenectady County Farm for $15 for the calendar year (through December).

Payment must be in cash and residents buying a permit must show their vehicle registration at the time of purchase.

The program is funded by the county with a 50 percent matching grant from the state Environmental Protection Fund.

For the complete schedule or for more information, visit http://www.schenectadycounty.com under the county Department of Economic Development and Planning listing or call 386-2225.