Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics...
DO NOT PLACE...
mercury-filled items, electronics and other hazardous waste curbside for disposal! The Department of General Services conducts DROP OFF EVENTS for safe disposal of these items.
Examples of hazardous waste are listed below.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
DGS provides this service to City of Albany residents only. Small quantity generators (SQG) -businesses that generate less than 32 gallons a month - of hazardous waste may participate, but will be charged a fee. NOTE: SQGs must register by calling (518) 434-2489.
PRE-REGISTER FOR DROP OFF EVENTS
Residents must pre-register to particpate. Online registration is available (between available scheduled event dates) or by calling the Department of General Services at (518) 434-CITY (2489). Drop off events go from 4:00pm-7:00pm and take place at the City of Albany Rapp Road Landfill. At no time should hazardous waste or electronics be placed curbside.
Phone registration is closed the Friday before each event and online registration is closed the Tuesday before each event.
(Registration could close earlier if maximum capacity is reached for the event)
2020 Dates
April 2, 2020
April 16, 2020
May 7, 2020
May 21, 2020
June 4, 2020
September 1, 2020
September 17, 2020
October 1, 2020
October 15, 2020
Any questions regarding the Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics program please call the Department of General Services at 518-434-2489.
Auto and Machinery
Gasoline
Motor Oil
Antifreeze
Auto Cleaning Products
Automotive Fluids
Automotive Paints
Driveway Sealer
Household Products
Household Cleaning Products
Asbestos *
Caustic & Acidic Cleaners
Drain Cleaners
Flammable Caulks & Adhesives
Flammable Waxes & Abrasives
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Needles & Syringes**
Used Cooking Oil ***
* Asbestos must be double bagged and wetted.
** Needles & Syringes need to be placed in a sealed metal can or sharps container with the needles pointing down.
*** Used Cooking Oil is accepted but it is not hazardous.
Note: Please bring products in the originally labeled containers. Containers should be sealed and properly packaged for safe transportation.
Paint
Aerosols
Paint Cans (Oil & Latex)
Spray Paint
Lacquers
Thinners
Varnishes
Artist Paint
Dried-out latex paint cans with the lids off may be placed next to your regular curbside trash.
Light Bulbs
Mercury Filled Light Bulbs
(i.e. fluorescent bulbs, CFLs)
Mercury Filled Devices (i.e. thermostats)
Incandescent light bulbs may be thrown out with regular curbside trash.
Batteries
Lead/Acid Batteries
Battery Acid
Misc. Chemicals
Propane Cylinders
Fire Extinguishers
Photographic Chemicals
Chemistry Sets
Mineral Spirits
Developers
Lawn & Garden
Garden Products
Fertilizers
Herbicides
Lawn Care Products
Pest Control
Ant Bait or Traps
Insecticides
Pesticides
Rodent Control Products
Pet Supplies
Spray Cans (i.e., insecticides)
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM
- Ammunition
- Explosives
- Biological Waste
- Infectious Waste
- Radioactive Materials
- Pharmaceuticals
- Regulated Waste
- Unknown Substances
CONTACT INFORMATION
Meghan Ruby
Planning Unit Recycling Coordinator
The Department of General Services
1 Richard J. Conners Blvd, Albany, NY 12204
(518) 434-2489 (CITY)
albanyrecycles@albanyny.gov
City of Albany Landfill
525 Rapp Road, Albany, New York 12205
(518) 869-3651
ELECTRONICS
In addition to the year round collection of electronics at the Department of General Services facility (One Richard J Conners Blvd.) electronics are also accepted at all Household Hazardous Waste DROP OFF events. A list of acceptable electronics is listed below:
• Computers, Scanners, Printers, Fax Machines
• Ink & Toner Cartridges
• Monitors, Keyboards & Mice
• Portable Digital Devices
• Game Consoles
• Wires and Cords
• Music Players, Stereos & Speakers
• TVs, VCRs, Video & DVD Devices
• Cell Phones & Chargers