Putnam County To Hold Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Putnam County residents will be able to dispose of hazardous household waste May 1 at a drop-off event sponsored by the Putnam County Department of Health.

Pre-registration is required. Go online to schedule a time for your drop-off. You'll get a confirmation email you must bring along.

This is an event for consumer commodity packaged household products only.

Here's what will be accepted:

Photo chemicals, non-latex driveway sealer, pool chemicals, creosote, kerosene, flammable liquids, metal polish, drain/oven cleaners, rug/upholstery cleaners, wood preservatives, turpentine, stains, varnishes, strippers, thinners, mothballs, rodent poisons, flea powders & collars, bug spray, nail polish remover, hair dyes, hair sprays, gasoline/oil mixtures, brake fluid, antifreeze, auto fluids, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, adhesives, resins, solvents, oil-based paints, mercury-containing products, button cell batteries (from watches and hearing aids), lithium & sealed lead-acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, smoke detectors, propane tanks up to 20-pound size, household size quantities of recalled hand sanitizer (methanol tainted).

Here's what will not be accepted:

Industrial or commercial type and/or quantity hazardous waste or reagents, inclusive of: Electronic waste (e-waste), used motor oil, latex paint, plastic bags, tires, unlabeled/unidentified containers, household batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V), ammunition, explosives, fireworks, asbestos products, construction debris, furniture, toys or clothing, medical waste, old medications.

Don't put anything in garbage or lawn bags, that will not be accepted.

All waste is subject to inspection and will only be accepted at the county’s discretion. Please be advised that if any not accepted items as specified above are brought and are determined to present a hazard to residents, workers or the environment, Putnam County reserves the right to take any necessary safety measures, the cost of which shall be the resident’s responsibility.

Put everything you're taking into the trunk or rear compartment of your car.

Everyone involved must follow all pandemic protocols.

• Masks will be required if 6 ft social distancing cannot be maintained.
• HHWD - All participants MUST remain in their vehicles at ALL times.
• Sanitizer will be available not only to staff & vendors, but also to participants.

For additional information about waste disposal options, recycling and more, please
For more information call (845) 808-1390 ext. 43150.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon May 1
WHERE: Canopus Beach Parking Lot, Fahnestock State Park, Route 301, Kent, NY

Click here to schedule an appointment.