Registration Now Open for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event in Chemung County

CHEMUNG CO., N.Y. (WENY) -- Chemung County will host their Fall 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 12th. The disposal event is free and available for Chemung County residents only; businesses cannot participate.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension at (607)-734-4453 through Wednesday, October 9th. The registration can be completed on weekdays only from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.

Items that are accepted include ammonia, antifreeze, arts and crafts supplies, household batteries, bleach, brake fluid, cesspool cleaners, drain cleaners, driveway sealer, dry cleaning fluids, engine and radiator flushes, and floor cleaners.

Additional items include: fluorescent lights (bulbs and tubes), gasoline, herbicides, insect sprays, mercury and items containing mercury, metal polishes, moth balls, muriatic acid, latex and oil-based paints, old chemistry set supplies, oven cleaners, paint thinners and pesticides. Also, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, radiator cleaners, rodent killers, rust preventatives, sealants, solvents, transmission fluid, wood preservatives and wood strippers.

Electronics will not be accepted.