HHW Event Item

Oxygen Tanks

INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT put empty tanks in the trash or recycling bin.

UCRRA encourages residents to use the options listed below to the greatest extent.

OTHER OPTIONS

DO NOT put oxygen tanks in ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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.

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 ..

Propane/Helium Tanks

INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT put propane tanks in the recycling bin.

Most propane suppliers will exchange an old tank when a new tank is purchased, even if there is a small amount of propane left in the ..

Propane Tanks

INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT put propane tanks in the recycling bin.

Small propane tanks that are completely EMPTY may be accepted at a local scrap metal recycling facility. 

UCRRA encourages resident to ..

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 ..

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