Soaked rags
INSTRUCTIONS
While many liquid chemicals are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events, any cloth, fabric scrap, rags, or paper towels that have been soaked or saturated with a chemical is NOT ..
Solar Panels
INSTRUCTIONS
Solar panels contain silver, copper, lead, arsenic, cadmium and selenium. When managed improperly, there is potential for these heavy metals or other toxic chemicals to leach into the environment. Contact the manufacturer of your ..
Wheelchairs Or Other Medical Equipment
INSTRUCTIONS
Medical supplies and equiptment should NOT be placed in the recycling bin with bottles, cans, paper, etc. However, if items are in good, usable condition,t his may be something that you can donate to ..
Adhesives & Glues
INSTRUCTIONS
Glues and adhesive products are considered hazardous waste and require special disposal. Glues and adhesive chemicals are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection events. UCRRA hosts hazardous waste ..
Sealants & Waterproofing
INSTRUCTIONS Sealants and water proofing products are considered hazardous waste and require special disposal.
Sealants and water proofing products are Paint Care eligible products. Responsible disposal of these items is ..
Lightbulbs
INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that households are exempt from the ordinary hazardous waste regulations, so there are no legal requirements for the management of hazardous waste lamps by households. Lamps discarded by households are also exempt ..
Nail Polish Remover
INSTRUCTIONS
Do NOT discard this item in the trash. Do not recycle empty containers that held hazardous substances.
Nail polish remover contains acetone, a very caustic chemical that is considered hazardous waste.
This item would be accepted ..
Baskets or Storage Containers
INSTRUCTIONS
Laundry baskets, storage containers, or other similar bulky rigid plastic objects are NOT acceptable for recycling at UCRRA. These containers should be reused, donated for reuse, or otherwise disposed of in the ..
Heating Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Home heating oil is considered a hazardous waste and requires special disposal.
While home heating oil is accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events, please note that restrictions apply. (NO DRUMS/TANKS ..
Aerosol/Spray Cans
INSTRUCTIONS
Some aerosol canisters contain toxic chemicals, while others do not.
If the canister contains a toxic substance AND there is still product leftover in the canister, please schedule an appointment to ..
Air Conditioners
INSTRUCTIONS
Air conditioners are Freon appliances; they contain refrigerant chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and halons, which are harmful to the ozone layer and are very powerful GHG. Freon appliances require special disposal; ..
Antifreeze
INSTRUCTIONS
Antifreeze is considered a hazardous waste and requires special disposal.
Antifreeze is accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA’s collection events are open to Ulster County residents ONLY, and an appointment ..
Asbestos
INSTRUCTIONS
UCRRA will NOT accept friable asbestos.
Friable asbestos is any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight or area and can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by the pressure of ..
Asbestos
INSTRUCTIONS
Non-friable asbestos is any material that contains more than 1% asbestos, but cannot be pulverized under hand pressure (ex. tiles).
UCRRA will accept non-friable asbestos in double contractor bags and by appointment ONLY (Kingston Facility ..
Asphalt/Blacktop
INSTRUCTIONS
UCRRA accepts excavated asphalt as construction and demolition debris. Please note ALL open vehicles (truck beds or trailer hitches) must have their load covered by a secured tarp. No exceptions or you will ..
Automotive Fluids
INSTRUCTIONS
Automotive fluids are considered toxic substances that require special disposal.
Most automotive fluids are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA hosts collection events each year, open to Ulster County residents ONLY, and an ..
Ballasts
INSTRUCTIONS
UCRRA accepts ballasts. Our minimum load fee and a charge for fluorescent tube ballasts will apply.
Please note ALL open vehicles (truck beds or trailer hitches) must have their load covered by a ..
Batteries
INSTRUCTIONS
The best way to recycle lead-acid batteries is to recycle them with retailers at the time you purchase a new one. Per the Lead-acid Battery Recycling Law retailers and distributors who sell lead-acid ..
Batteries
INSTRUCTIONS
In New York State, it is illegal to throw rechargeable batteries into the trash. The NYS Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act was signed into law December 10, 2010. The Law requires manufacturers of rechargeable batteries ..
Cleaning Chemicals
INSTRUCTIONS
Household cleaning products (bleach, ammonia, bathroom cleaner, etc.) are toxic chemicals that require special disposal.
Most cleaning products are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA hosts collection events each ..
Fireworks/Flares
INSTRUCTIONS
This item is NOT acceptable at UCRRA Household Hazardous Waste events. DO NOT BRING FIREWORKS OR EXPLOSIVES TO THE HHW PROGRAM. Thank you for your attention.
Whether they are USED OR ..
Flea/Tick Meds
INSTRUCTIONS
Flea/tick treatments are considered a hazardous waste and require special disposal. Visit the Medication Drop Off Locations for disposal options.
Some items may be considered a ..
Freon Appliances
INSTRUCTIONS
Freon appliances contain refrigerant chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and halons, which are harmful to the ozone layer and are very powerful GHG. Freon appliances require special disposal; view our ..
Gasoline
INSTRUCTIONS
Gasoline and other fuels are considered hazardous waste that requires special disposal. Gasoline, kerosene, propane, etc. are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events, which are ONLY available to Ulster ..
Insect Repellent
INSTRUCTIONS
Insect repellent is considered a hazardous waste and requires special disposal.
This item is accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA’s collection events are open to Ulster County residents ONLY, ..
Kerosene
INSTRUCTIONS
Waste fuels are considered hazardous waste and require special disposal.
While kerosene is accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events, restrictions apply. (NO DRUMS/TANKS OR CONTAINERS LARGER THAN 5 GALLONS ALLOWED. MAX LIMIT OF 25 ..
Lightbulbs
INSTRUCTIONS
Fluorescent and HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Lamps contain Mercury. When broken, incinerated, or buried in a landfill, they release mercury into the air, water and soil and endanger human health and the environment.
Medical Waste
INSTRUCTIONS
Regulated medical waste includes infectious animal waste, human pathological waste, human blood and blood products, needles and syringes, and other infectious waste.
UCRRA can NOT accept medical waste under any circumstances.
OTHER ..
Medications
INSTRUCTIONS
Never pour medications down the drain or put in the trash. DO NOT put medication bottles in the recycling bin, even if the bottles are empty. UCRRA can NOT accept pharmaceuticals, medications, or controlled ..
Mercury
INSTRUCTIONS
Any mercury-containing devices are hazardous, should be used and stored with great care, and require special disposal.
Mercury is accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA’s collection events are open ..
Mercury Thermostats
INSTRUCTIONS
Any mercury-containing devices are hazardous, should be used and stored with great care, and require special disposal.
Mercury thermostats are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA’s collection events are ..
Motor Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
UCRRA does NOT accept motor oil during normal operations or during Household Hazardous Waste collection events.
Under Article 23, Title 23 of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) any service establishment that sells at ..
Oil Filters
INSTRUCTIONS
Puncture the dome end of the oil filter and drain any oil into a container for 12 hours, ensuring the filter is completely empty. If doing home oil-changes, don’t mix oil with ..
Paint
INSTRUCTIONS
Paint disposal is now even more convenient for residents and businesses across New York State, thanks to the New York State Paint Stewardship Law (enacted December 16th 2019, effective May 1st 2022). ..
Pesticides, Insecticides & Fungicides
INSTRUCTIONS
Pesticides, Insecticides and Fungicides are considered hazardous waste and require special disposal.
Pesticides, Insecticides and Fungicides are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA’s collection events ..
Photographic Chemicals
INSTRUCTIONS
Chemicals associated with developing film are considered hazardous waste and require special disposal.
Photographic chemicals are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA’s collection events are ..
Pool Chemicals
INSTRUCTIONS
Chemicals associated with pool cleaning and pool maintenance may be considered hazardous waste and require special disposal.
Pool chemicals are accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste events. UCRRA’s collection events are ..
Propane Tanks
INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT put propane tanks in the recycling bin.
Small propane tanks that are completely EMPTY with the valve removed may be accepted at a local scrap metal recycling facility.
Sharps
INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT put home-use medical needles (which includes syringes, lancets, and other needles) in the trash or in the recycling bin.
SHARPS disposal is protected by NYS law – any nursing home, hospital, assisted ..
Stains, Polyurethane, & Varnishes
INSTRUCTIONS
| Wood stains and varnish products are considered hazardous waste and require special disposal.
Wood stain and varnish products (including shellacs, lacquers, urethanes, etc) are Paint Care eligible products. Responsible .. |
Wood Stains/Varnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Wood stains and varnish products are considered hazardous waste and require special disposal.
Wood stain and varnish products (including shellacs, lacquers, urethanes, etc) are Paint Care eligible products. Responsible disposal of ..