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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE &

ELECTRONIC DROP OFF


Several times a year, the Department of General Services conducts a Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic drop off event.
Items such as , but not limited to, paint, batteries, antifreeze and boric acids are considered hazardous waste and should never be placed curbside for disposal.

All participants must pre-register to be admitted. To register call the Department of General Services at (518) 434-CITY (2489) or to register online by clicking here

Only residents of the City of Albany are welcome. However, small businesses that generates less than 32 gallons a month of hazardous waste may participate but will be charged a small fee.

NOTE: Small business must register by calling 434-2489 and should not register online.

 

All hazardous waste days will run from 4pm to 7pm and will take place at:
The City of Albany Rapp Road Landfill.
525 Rapp Road
Albany, New York 12205

AVAILABLE DROP OFF EVENT DATES

There are no dates scheduled at this time more dates will be scheduled in the Spring:

 

The following is a list of acceptable and non-acceptable materials.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

INCLUDE

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT INCLUDE

Aerosols

Ant Bait or Traps

Antifreeze

Artist Paint

Asbestos

Auto Cleaning Products

Automotive Fluids

Automotive Paints

Lead/Acid Batteries

Battery Acid

Caustic & Acidic Cleaners

Chemistry Sets

Drain Cleaners

Driveway Sealer

Fire Extinguishers

Flammable Caulks & Adhesives

Flammable Waxes & Abrasives

Garden Products

Gasoline

Propane Cylinders

Herbicides

Insecticides

Pesticides

Fertilizers

Household Cleaning Products

Lacquers

Lawn Care Products

Mineral Spirits

Mercury Filled Light Bulbs (i.e. fluorescent bulbs)

Motor Oil

Paint (Oil & Latex)

Pet Supplies

Photographic Chemicals

Developers

Thinners

Fixers

Varnishes

Rodent Control Products

Swimming Pool Chemicals

CPUs

Computer Monitors

Televisions

Electronic Equipment

Needles & Syringes

 

Do not place any hazardous waste curbside for disposal

Asbestos must be double bagged and wetted to be accepted

Please bring products in the originally labeled containers only. Containers should be sealed and properly packaged for safe transportation.

Residents must pre-register by calling
(518) 434-2489 or online by clicking here

 

 

Conditionally exempt small quantity generators (small businesses) who generate less than 32 gallons a month of hazardous waste are welcome, but will be charged for drop-off.

Small businesses must register by calling
(518) 434-2489

 

Note: Regular light bulbs and dried out Latex paint cans may be thrown out with regular curbside trash.

Needles & Syringes need to be placed in a metal can or sharps container with the needles pointing down. A sealed lid should be placed over the can.

 

         Explosives

         Ammunition

         Biological Waste

         Radioactive Materials

         Pharmaceuticals

         All Regulated Waste

         Infectious Waste

         Unknown Substances       

 

               


Any questions on the Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off program, please call the Department of General Services
at 434-CITY (2489).