What is household hazardous waste?

Household hazardous wastes are products that can be found in your home that can catch fire, react or explode under certain circumstances, be corrosive or toxic, and may be dangerous to human health. It is vital that you limit the usage of these products, as well as dispose of them correctly (not in the landfill) as an environmentally sustainable practice. To ensure the North Country disposes of its waste properly, the Development Authority of the North Country and the three counties collaborate on Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days.  They are free open to all residential households.  Businesses, schools, farms, municipalities, or conditionally exempt small quantity generators (CESQGs) are excluded.

Got Paint?

You no longer have to wait for a Household Hazardous Waste collection event to dispose of leftover paint. You can now recycle left over paint for free at certain designated paint retailers. Most paint recyclers will accept both latex and oil-based paint products, up to five gallons from each customer. 

Pharmaceuticals

Any medication that is outdated, unusable or no longer needed is considered pharmaceutical waste. Unwanted medications must be disposed of properly because they can harm the environment and contribute to substance abuse issues if they end up in the wrong hands.

Pharmaceuticals can be dropped off at many other locations throughout the North Country. 

        

NYS DEC Information regarding Household Hazardous Waste