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May 19 is Household Hazardous Waste Day in Putnam
Computers/TVs/cell phones/batteries all included in collection
Household Hazardous Waste is any household product used for cleaning, gardening, home hobby supplies, pesticides, automotive products, and cosmetics such as nail polish remover and hair dyes, which if improperly disposed of may result in pollution of the environment or injury to the public.
Disposal is free and available to Putnam County residents only (no commercial establishment waste will be accepted). Items must be labeled and identifiable.
Call early as participation is limited and pre-registration is required. To pre-register call the Putnam County Health Department at (845) 278-6130 ext. 2150.
How to remove information before you recycle a computer (for your personal privacy)
(1) Open the computer case. Remove the hard drive and then destroy the drive. Do NOT use a hammer, instead use a flat head screw driver to break the circuit board on the bottom of the drive - be careful that a piece of it does not fly into anyone's face or eyes. (2) For environmental purposes...While the case is open, remove the battery (it's a round coin/quarter size battery) and dispose of it at a battery recycling center or at the Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Day on May 19. The battery is on the system board and is easily removed.
To transport the items safely: 1. Keep all products in original containers 2. Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in a second container 3. Secure items to prevent spillage or breakage in your vehicle 4. Keep chemicals separated 5. Do not keep items in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended time period 6. Do not smoke near chemical products.
Products that will not be accepted are latex paints, ammunition and explosives, dioxins, tires, medications and infectious waste, radioactive waste, construction and demolition waste, commercial establishment waste, propane tanks, unlabeled or unidentifiable items.
Free Disposal Of These Household Hazardous Wastes:
Cleaners: Drain/Oven Cleaners, All-Purpose Cleaners, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners, Furniture Polishes & Waxes, Metal Polishes and Spot Cleaners-Removers
Paint & Preservatives: Oil-Based Paints Solvents, Thinners, etc., Wood Preservatives and Strippers Pesticides: Mothballs, Rodent Poisons, Ant, Wasp, Roach Spray, Insecticides, Herbicides/Fungicides, Flea Powder or Sprays Automotive Products: Waxes & Polishes, Antifreeze, Gasoline/Kerosene, Car Batteries and Motor Oils Home Hobby Supplies: Photo Chemicals and Chemistry Kits Medicines & Cosmetics: Nail Polish Remover, Hair Dyes and Hair Sprays
Computers and Cell Phones
If you would rather see your empty laser or ink-jet printer cartridges recycled locally, drop them off at the Putnam County Office Building, 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel. Keep Putnam Beautiful recycles these so we can get funds for 32" long litter-grabbers (used by adopt-a-highway volunteers). The collection box is on the first floor just past the elevator. If you have more than 3 laser printer cartridges, call 845-528-1632 for a free pick-up.
This event is sponsored by the Putnam County Health Department and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the hours are 9am-1pm at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster (located in upper parking lot of DMV office…off Route 312 near I-84).
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