Household Hazardous Waste
The City of Albany offers 9 free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events annually as a way
for Albany residents to dispose of HHW
in an easy, safe and responsible way.
LOCATION OF EVENTS
City of Albany Landfill
525 Rapp Road
Albany, New York 12205
Time of Events: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
DGS provides this service to City of Albany residents only. Small quantity generators (SQG) - Businesses that generate less than 32 gallons of hazardous waste in a month may participate but will be charged a fee.
NOTE: SQGs must register by contacting the Department of General Services here.
PRE-REGISTER FOR DROP-OFF EVENTS:
To participate in one of the collection events, you must pre-register:
Register by phone by calling (518) 434-2489 (Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Or register here.
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)
It is our collective responsibility to dispose of HHW responsibly. HHW should never be placed curbside.
If you have any questions regarding the Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling program, please contact the Department of General Services at 518-427-7480 or email DGS here.
DATES AVAILABLE
April 3, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 5, 2025
September 4, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 2, 2025
October 16, 2025
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 and syringes must be placed in a sealed metal can or sharps container with the needles pointing down.
*** Used cooking oil is acceptable, 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
DO NOT PLACE...
Mercury-filled items, electronics, and other hazardous waste curbside for disposal!
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