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 these items is now even more convenient, thanks to the New York Paint Stewardship Law.
Paint Care sites have been established across NY and the list is growing! The UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team encourages residents to utilize these options for easy, convenient, free disposal.
PAINTCARE drop-off sites include:
Sherwin-Williams
568 Albany Ave Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 339-6994
Herzogs True Value Home Center
151 Plaza Rd Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6300
Saugerties Lumber True Value
223 Ulster Ave Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-4915
Slutsky Lumber
1 Pine St, Ellenville, NY, 12420
(845) 647-4141
Ace Hardware of Ellenville
140 S Main St, Ellenville, NY, 12428
(845) 647-7850
Sherwin-Williams
684 Dutchess Tpk Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4640
Herzogs Paint Centers
409 Manchester Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 471-0133
Please note: there is no need to dry the products. They must be in liquid form.
Who Can Use This Program: Households and Businesses
Restrictions: Sites vary on accepted limit 5-10 gallons per visit.
Hours: Products are accepted during regular business hours; Call ahead for hours and additional info.
Note: These sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish and other accepted items in containers up to 5 gallons in size. These sites do not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.
Residents with additional hazardous chemicals beyond paints, stains, etc. should request an appointment to participate in the Agency’s HHW program, as wood stain and varnish is also accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection events. UCRRA hosts hazardous waste collection events each year, which are open to Ulster County residents only, and an appointment is required.
If the container is completely EMPTY, please check with your recycling service provider for instructions, though typically containers that once held hazardous substances are NOT recyclable.
Contact: Sherwin Williams, Herzogs, Habitat for Humanity, or contact UCRRA at (845) 336-0600. Questions about Paint Care? Contact Kelsey O’Toole, Upstate NY Paint Care Program Coordinator at (315) 418-6520 or email kotoole@paint.org or visit PaintCare.org
INSTRUCTIONS
Foil candy wrappers, snack bar wrappers, potato chip bags, etc. are NOT recyclable and should NOT be placed in the recycling bin.
OTHER OPTIONS
Visit www.terracycle.com to see if there are any collection sites near you.
INSTRUCTIONS
UCRRA accepts yard waste at our Kingston location only. Yard waste includes logs, branches, and bagged leaves. Logs must be no more than 2ft long and 2ft around. The maximum size limit for branches is 6ft long and 3ft in diameter. UCRRA does not accept stumps (with roots and soil attached).
Click here for UCRRA’s Fee Schedule. Please note ALL open vehicles (truck beds or trailer hitches) must have their load covered by a secured tarp. No exceptions or you will be subjected to a fee.
OTHER OPTIONS
Yard waste may be accepted at local Town Transfer Stations or search the web for yard waste removal companies.
Visit our webpage to learn more about home composting!
Contact: UCRRA at (845) 336-0600, your local town transfer station or your hauler.