NEWFANE, N.Y. — Registration is open for Niagara County's household hazardous waste collection event, which is happening on Saturday, August 17.
The collection will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Newfane Highway Department which is located at 6176 McKee Street.
You must be a Niagara County resident to participate and have to register online before dropping off items. To sign up visit the website here, and scroll down to the Newfane event.
Accepted items include:
- Latex Paint
- Oil-based Paint
- Wood Stains and Preservatives
- Automotive Fluids (Antifreeze, Brake, Power Steering and Transmission Fluids)
- Pesticides and Fertilizers (both Solid and Liquid)
- Flammable Products (Gasoline, Kerosene, Thinners, Strippers, Solvents, Glue, etc.)
- Household Cleaners (Soaps, Waxes, Drain Cleaners, etc.)
- Driveway and Roof Sealer
- Pool and Photo Chemicals
- Mercury (Thermometers, Thermostats)
- Fluorescent Bulbs
Propane tanks, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors are also being collected for a fee ($5-$10).
Dawn Timm, the Niagara County Environmental Coordinator said "This is our third event this season and Niagara County residents continue to show up in record numbers to dispose of this waste. Our community understands the importance of keeping these chemicals out of our landfills."
In addition to the collection in Newfane, there are two more events this year, on September 28 in the Town of Niagara and October 5 in North Tonawanda.
