Dutchess County Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Event Set for Sept. 19
Dutchess County residents can register for a Sept. 19 collection event in Rhinebeck for household hazardous waste and electronics. The event costs $10 per household and is limited to the first 400 registrations.
Key Points
- The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dutchess County fairgrounds, 6636 U.S. Route 9 in Rhinebeck.
- Participation is limited to Dutchess County residents, with a $10 fee per household and space for the first 400 registrations.
- Accepted materials include televisions, computer monitors, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent tubes, propane tanks and certain batteries.
- Hazardous waste in containers larger than 10 gallons will not be accepted, and several materials including scrap metal, motor oil, car batteries and tires are excluded.
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Dutchess County’s next household hazardous waste disposal and electronics recycling event will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the county fairgrounds, 6636 U.S. Route 9.
Registration Limited to Dutchess County Residents
Registration has begun for the event and is limited to Dutchess County residents. There is a fee of $10 per household, and space is limited to the first 400 registrations. Residents can register through Dutchess County.
People can also register and pay by check by calling (845) 486-2841. Checks should be made payable to “Dutchess County Commissioner of Finance” and mailed to or dropped off at the Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Management at 96 Sand Dock Road, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601.
“These Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling events offer our community an easy, safe way to clear out unwanted items while protecting the environment,” Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino said in a press release. “This is a great opportunity to get rid of some clutter while helping ensure these materials and equipment are handled and disposed of responsibly.”
Registered residents should plan for wait times upon arrival, particularly if arriving when the event first opens at 8 a.m.
Accepted Hazardous Waste and Electronics
Accepted items include television sets, computer monitors, telephones, pesticides and pool chemicals.
Other accepted materials include:
- Lead-based paints, but no latex or oil-based paints
- Stains and varnishes
- Photo chemicals
- Non-latex driveway sealer
- Creosote
- Kerosene and flammable liquids
- Metal polish
- Turpentine, strippers and thinners
- Gasoline/oil mixture
- Brake fluid and antifreeze
- Herbicides and fungicides
- Chemical fertilizers
- Adhesives, resins and solvents
- Fluorescent tubes, which should be taped together or placed in a box to prevent breakage
- Propane tanks
- Mercury-containing devices
- CPUs, fax machines, printers and stereos
- Lithium and sealed lead-acid batteries, but not automotive batteries
Materials That Will Not Be Accepted
Hazardous waste in containers larger than 10 gallons will not be accepted.
Other excluded materials include:
- Ammunition or explosives
- Asbestos products
- Latex driveway sealer
- Building or construction debris
- Tires
- Furniture
- Medical waste
- Pharmaceuticals
- Air conditioners
- Radioactive materials
- Scrap metal
- Metal drums or empty containers
- Motor oil
- Car batteries
- Alkaline or rechargeable batteries
Dutchess County Disposal and Waste-Reduction Information
For information about how to safely dispose of a wide array of items throughout the year, residents can check the Division of Solid Waste Management’s online Recycling Encyclopedia.
To learn more about the division’s programs to reduce waste, including the upcoming Home Composting Workshop on Monday, Sept. 28, visit Dutchess County Solid Waste Management.
People Also Ask
When is the Dutchess County hazardous waste and electronics event?
The event is Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where will the Rhinebeck recycling event take place?
It will be held at the Dutchess County fairgrounds, 6636 U.S. Route 9 in Rhinebeck, New York.
Who can participate in the Dutchess County event?
Registration is limited to Dutchess County residents.
How much does the event cost?
The fee is $10 per household, and participation is limited to the first 400 registrations.
What electronics and hazardous materials are accepted?
Accepted materials include televisions, computer monitors, telephones, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent tubes, propane tanks, mercury-containing devices and other specifically listed household hazardous materials.
