Chautauqua County has announced Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days for 2023.
The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Division of Solid Waste will hold the first drop-off day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3 at 19 West Lucas Avenue in Dunkirk.
Other hazardous waste drop-off days will be held on July 22 in Mayville and on September 16 in Falconer.
These events allow Chautauqua County residents to dispose of hazardous chemicals and used paint free of charge. The county noted that businesses cannot participate in this event as it’s only offered to households. In addition, the following materials will not be accepted: batteries, fire extinguishers, motor oil, other waste oils, caulk, drywall compound, electronics, prescription drugs, sharps, soap and smoke detectors.
Sherwin-Williams continues to accept stains, shellacs, urethanes, latex and oil-based paint for recycling during regular business hours. These items will be accepted up to 5 gallons per person. For more information about Sherwin-Williams’ paint recycling program, visit: www.sherwin-williams.com/paintcare.
Residents participating in the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day must complete a registration form listing the materials they are dropping off. Registration forms are available online at: https://chqgov.com/landfill/landfill and will also be available at the event.
For more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day and accepted materials, contact TJ Pierce at piercet@chqgov.com or 716-661-8424.
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