Written by Kaitlin Fello

Lake Friendly Living Tip for March '22

Household Waste, or HHW, includes stuff we use every day around the house, like batteries, cleaners, paint, and solvents. Don’t throw them in the trash. Don’t pour them down the sink. Don’t flush them down the toilet. And most important, don’t dump them in the yard, stream or lake. These are highly toxic chemicals that sewage treatment plants often can’t completely filter out. Improper disposal of contaminates can poison groundwater and harm plants and animals.

The good news is your County of residence likely offers drop off events typically scheduled between April and October.  Check these links to learn about your county activities including time and place, how to register and what types of wastes can be dropped off.    Note, you may need to show proof of residence.

County Links:

Ontario County

585-393-3090

Seneca County     

315-539-1671

Schuylar County

315-536-5150

Yates County

315-536-5150

Chemung County

607-734-4453 ext. 203