March 30, 2023
The Oswego County Household Hazardous Waste Facility reopens for the season on Wednesday, May 3, giving residents an opportunity to safely dispose of chemicals, pesticides and other hazardous waste.
The facility will be open on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., from May to September. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at the Bristol Hill Landfill, 3125 NYS Rte. 3, Volney.
“Household hazardous waste is items that may be toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive,” said Michael Lutestanski, director of operations for the Oswego County Solid Waste Department. “Be sure to dispose of these materials properly, as improper disposal poses a threat to humans, pets and the environment. We encourage residents to take advantage of free and safe disposal by coming to the hazardous waste facility domestic”.
Customers can pull their vehicle up to the side of the building, which is located between the transfer station and the solid waste offices. Drivers should remain in their vehicles and wait for materials to be unloaded by solid waste department personnel. For safety reasons, please do not bring children or pets to the collection site.
The following items are accepted at the collection facility: adhesives, sprays, antifreeze, car batteries, light ballast (non-PCB), brake fluid, cements, degreasers, disinfectants, dry gas, flea products, fluorescent bulbs , gasoline, chemicals for hobbies, household. cleaners, insect repellents, lacquers, lighter fluids, lubricants, mercury-containing devices, paint removers and thinners, pesticides, pool chemicals, rat poisons, carpet and upholstery cleaners, solvents, turpentine, varnish, herbicides and wood stains.
Materials must be in their original packaging with labels attached and placed in sturdy cardboard boxes in the back of the vehicle. Leaking containers should be wrapped in newspaper and placed in a clear plastic bag.
The household hazardous waste facility has also partnered with PaintCare, serving as a collection point for leftover latex and oil-based architectural paints, primers, stains, sealers and varnishes. Products may be up to five gallons in size and must be brought to the facility in their original containers with manufacturer labels intact. Residents may bring a total of 25 gallons per visit.
“Last year we partnered with PaintCare on their new statewide paint recycling program,” Lutestanski said. “The program has been successful since the facility became a collection site and allows residents to dispose of these leftover paint products in a convenient and sustainable way at no cost.”
Used motor oil, household batteries, cell phones, computers, electronic equipment and appliances containing CFC refrigerant are still accepted year-round at transfer stations.
There is no charge for county residents to recycle electronic equipment such as computer monitors, microwave ovens, fax machines and televisions. There is a $15 fee to recycle appliances that contain CFC refrigerant.
Oswego County businesses that generate small amounts of hazardous waste and meet regulatory requirements may also use the facility. Business owners should contact the Oswego County Solid Waste Department to find out if they qualify and to get a cost estimate for material disposal.
Free for Oswego County residents, the household hazardous waste disposal program is sponsored by the Oswego County Legislature and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and managed by the County Department of Solid Waste. ‘Oswego.
For more information, call the Oswego County Solid Waste Department weekdays at 315-591-9200 or visit their website at www.oswegocounty.com/solidwaste
