Cayuga County Office Building, 5th Floor 160 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 The Cayuga County Solid Waste Management Program Office coordinates hazardous chemical collection events with the help of many County agencies. Why? Safer homes, schools and businesses for residents and emergency response workers. Protection of our lakes and groundwater from improper disposal. NEW New Open Burning Regulations went into effect on October 14, 2009. Visit the New York Department of Environmental Conservation webpage at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/58519.html for more information. Cayuga County is working on an update to our Solid Waste Management Plan. For more information, click here. Household Hazardous Waste Events Overview of Cayuga County's Household Hazardous Waste Program On-going Programs Printer Cartridge Recycling Program Sharps Program Current and Up-coming Programs September 18, 2010 Electronics Collection Event Collect home electronics, rechargeable batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes, propane tanks and small freon appliances. October 16, 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Collect household hazardous waste and chemicals like pesticides and oil based paints. This event requires pre-registration to schedule an appointment. November 13, 2010 America Recycles Day 2010 Event Collect home electronics, rechargeable batteries, and compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes. Past Programs Agricultural Chemical Collection Events Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days Home Electronics & Propane Tank Collections Tire Round-Up Events Information on Household Hazardous Wastes Frequently Asked Questions About Household Hazardous Wastes Tire Recycling Options What to do with Household Hazardous Waste Computer and Propane Tank Recycling Options Freon Appliances Recycling Options Mercury in the Home Resource Guide Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs If you missed our recent Collection Event and have a computer or propane tank that you would like to get rid of, click here for more information. If you have a Freon appliance that you would like to get rid of, click here for more information. Updated July 30, 2010. Return to the Cayuga County Website Return to the Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development Website