Troy to host annual hazardous waste, electronics disposal

TROY, N.Y. » The city of Troy’s seventh annual Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Recycling Collection Day has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, at the city’s Alamo site across from the Rensselaer County jail, near the intersection of Main Street and East Industrial Parkway in South Troy.

The event provides city residents an opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through the city’s normal garbage collection service, according to a news release from the city.

“The city of Troy is proud to once again offer this valuable free service to our community,” Mayor Patrick Madden said in the release. “By participating in this program, residents can safely rid their homes of harmful contaminants while reducing their impact our environment.”

Residents wishing to participate in the program must pick up a Household Hazardous Waste Day coupon weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Mayor’s Office in City Hall on the fifth floor of the Hedley Park Place building at 433 River St. Only 150 coupons are available and will be issued on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Items acceptable for disposal through the program include: aerosols, automotive fluids, asbestos insulation (must be damp and double bagged), caustic/acidic cleaners, chemistry sets, corrosive liquids (acids, bases, muriatic acid, ammonia), pesticides, oil/latex paint, paint thinners, poisons, anti-freeze, motor oil, propane cylinders (20 lbs. or larger), agricultural pesticides, DDT, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, PCBs, resins/adhesives, fuels (gas, kerosene), oxidizer (pool chemicals), and household cleaners and polishes. In addition, scrap metal and electronics are included for disposal in this year’s event, including: computers, laptops, keyboards, monitors, televisions, and compact fluorescent bulbs (florescent tube lighting not accepted).

Items that will not be accepted include: medical waste or pharmaceuticals, explosives, household garbage, recyclables (such as plastics, glass, paper products and cardboard), bulk refuse (including furniture, carpet, mattresses, toys and appliances), small propane tanks (under 20 pounds), household or vehicle batteries and fluorescent lighting tubes.

The service is free but available to city residents only, with businesses and commercial properties not eligible. For more information, call the city’s Solid Waste Management Office at 279-7158 or 2797161.