Cayuga County Solid Waste Management Program Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event 2008


Household Hazardous Waste
Drop-Off Event

October 4, 2008



This fall Cayuga County's Household Hazardous Waste Day and Home Electronics & Propane Tank Recycling events are being combined into one event. The event provides all City of Auburn and Cayuga County residents the opportunity to dispose of these materials in a safe manner. Proper disposal protects human health, our community and the environment.

Date, Time and Registration:

  • Saturday, October 4, 2008.

  • Everyone Must Register with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County.

  • Registration will be open from September 8th to October 1st.



Acceptable Household Hazardous Wastes Include:

Paint Can
  • Products containing chemicals
  • Oil based paints
  • Turpentine, paint thinners, brush cleaners
  • Pesticides (weed killers, insect sprays, fungicides)
  • Mercury thermometers and barometers
  • Liquid mercury (quick silver)
  • Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (contains mercury)
  • Compact fluorescent bulbs (contains mercury)
  • Liquid Driveway sealer
  • Household cleaners
  • Gasoline
  • Gas/oil, oil/water, gas/water mixtures
  • Antifreeze
  • Mothballs
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Photograph developing chemicals
Look for warnings on labels such as danger, caution, toxic, flammable, corrosive, and reactive. These are hazardous materials that can cause water pollution and human injuries if they are poured on the ground, down the drain, or placed in the trash.

 If you have any questions about whether or not a specific item will be accepted, please call Renee Jensen at 315-255-1183.

This event is sponsored by the Cayuga County Legislature, Cayuga County Planning and Development Department and the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District. Communication and registration is provided by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County.

The Cayuga County HHW collection program is funded by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and NUCOR Steel Auburn.
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