UCRRA - Recycling

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
OCTOBER 11, 2008

UCRRA will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on October 11, 2008 which will provide a safe alternative for drop off of unwanted paints, pesticides and other household chemicals. This event is for Ulster County Residents only. Waste from businesses, organizations and farms is not accepted.

WHAT'S ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT

WHAT NOT TO BRING

KITCHEN/BATHROOM

Drain, oven & toilet cleaners
Bug & pest spray & mothballs
Wood cleaners, polishes & waxes
Upholstery & rug cleaners
Fluorescent bulbs
Metal polishes
Disinfectant
Aerosols

GARAGE/WORKSHOP

Pesticides
Lead & oil-based paint
Wood stains, varnishes & sealants
Paint thinner, stripper & other solvents
Fungicides & wood treating chemicals
Mercury, thermostats, thermometers
Antifreeze, oil filters
Automotive cleaners & fluids
Grease & rust solvents
Auto batteries
Asbestos/lead paint chips (Call for fees)

GARDEN/HOBBY

Pool chemicals
Photo chemicals
Poisons and corrosives
Insecticides, pesticides, bug sprays

Empty containers of any kind; including paint cans with dried paint
Spoiled or frozen latex paint (dry up)
Non-hazardous products like detergents
Alkaline and general-purpose batters younger than 10 years
Household batteries:
- Lithium
- Button cell
- Rechargeable
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Containers greater than 5 gallons (special arrangements may be made)
Automotive Oil (take to service station)
Explosives, ammunition, fireworks
Controlled substances or medicines
Medical or biological waste
Commercial or industrial waste
Smoke Detectors - Send back to manufacturer)
Radioactive Waste

Participation in these events is by appointment only. You may sign up by calling the Agency recycling hotline (845) 336-3336 and leaving your name, address and phone number or you may fill out the form below. Your name will be placed on our appointment list and the information will be mailed to you before the collection day.

Please be sure to indicate your time preference and be aware that appointments are made at five minute intervals. The time selected below is used only as a guide and we will make every effort to accomodate you.

* Name:

* Address 1:

* Address 2:

* City:

* State:

* Zip:

* Phone:

* Email:

* I will bring with me:

Household Hazardous Waste Only
Electronics Only
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics

Please indicate your preferred appointment time. Times listed below are used only for scheduling guidance, this is not your appointment time. We will be in contact with you with the time of your appointment.

* First Choice

* Second Choice

* I am a resident of Ulster County

A mailing will be sent out to all residents on our list approximately 1 month prior to the event with instructions, an appointment time and location for the resident to bring the waste to the UCRRA.

NYSDEC CLEANSWEEP should be contacted for agricultural waste/pesticides or go to their web site at www.cleansweepny.org

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