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 a month of hazardous waste, may participate, but will be charged a fee. NOTE: SQGs must register in advance by calling (518) 434-2489. 

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 or click here

(Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm)

 

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. When disposed of improperly the chemicals contained in hazardous materials can contaminate our water and air and cause damage to human health and the environment.

 


DATES AVAILABLE


April 20, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 18, 2023
June 1, 2023
September 7, 2023
September 21, 2023
October 5, 2023
October 19, 2023

 


Any questions regarding the

Household Hazardous Waste  & Electronics program

please contact theDepartment of General Services

at 518-427-7480 or email DGS here


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

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