Disposal of Hazardous Waste & Electronics
Wawarsing and Rochester residents will have the opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste and electronics at the town of Wawarsing waste transfer station on June 10.
The special collection, organized by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency, will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Residents must call for an appointment.
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency provides the following guidelines for disposal:
* Pesticides, household cleaners, oil based paints, stains and varnishes, turpentine, fungicides, antifreeze, oil filters mercury, automotive products (except waste oil), drain, oven and toilet cleaners, swimming pool chemicals and florescent light bulbs will be accepted.
* There will be a $5 fee per load for electronics. Appliances, microwave ovens, fans, air conditioners are not considered electronics items.
* Cell phones, rechargeable batteries, ink jet and laser cartridges will also be accepted. (Alkaline batteries are not toxic and can be thrown away at home.
* It is illegal to discard vehicle batteries. State law requires retailers of batteries to accept, free of charge, up to two used batteries per month from any individual.
* Medical or biological waste, smoke detectors, latex products, controlled substances or medicines, and explosives such as ammunition or fireworks are not accepted.
To make an appointment to dispose of waste call the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency at (845) 336-3336.
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