Registration open for Chemung County hazardous waste disposal

Gillian Friebis
·2 min read

CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County residents can get rid of old household chemicals by registering for an upcoming hazardous waste disposal event.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Chemung County is letting Chemung County residents only dispose of hazardous materials for free during its Saturday, May 18 event. Businesses are not eligible to take part in this disposal event.

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The following materials will be accepted:

  • Ammonia

  • Antifreeze

  • Arts and crafts supplies

  • Ballasts

  • Batteries (household types)

  • Bleach

  • Brake fluid

  • Cesspool cleaners

  • Drain cleaners

  • Driveway sealer

  • Dry cleaning fluids

  • Engine and radiator flushes

  • Floor cleaners

  • Fluorescent lights (tubes or bulbs)

  • Gasoline/Kerosene

  • Herbicides

  • Insect sprays

  • Mercury, items containing mercury

  • Metal polish

  • Mothballs

  • Muriatic acid

  • Oil-based paint and latex paints

  • Old chemistry sets

  • Oven cleaners

  • Paint thinner

  • Pesticides

  • Photo chemicals/inks

  • Pool chemicals

  • Radiator cleaners

  • Rodent killers

  • Rust preventatives

  • Sealants

  • Solvents

  • Transmission fluid

  • Wood preservatives

  • Wood strippers

Car batteries, electronics, and empty containers will not be accepted.

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Participants must register for this event and have until May 15 to do so. To register, call 607-734-4453 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. or between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on a weekday. Callers will be asked to verify that all waste materials were generated by a household and not a business. They will also need to give their name, phone number, and address. Additionally, callers will be asked how they heard about the event, the type of waste they intend to bring, how much waste they intend to bring, and if this is the first time they’re participating in a CCE disposal event.

The location of the event will be provided to participants after they register. Participants will need to either post or hold up a piece of paper with their name on it to their vehicle’s window as they drive through the event to check-in. All items should be placed in the back of the vehicle to make it easier for haulers to retrieve them. Smoking is not allowed at the event, and all pets should be left at home.

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