Safely Dispose of Your Household Hazardous Waste This Year in Essex County

Essex County is hosting a series of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events in 2024. Residents are encouraged to dispose of their household waste safely and responsibly by bringing eligible items to one of the collection sites.

What to Bring

• Paints (oil & latex based)
• Hobby Supplies
• Rubber Cement
• Airplane Glue
• Stains
• Varnishes
• Resins
• Rosins
• Adhesives
• Cleaners (for wood, floors, metal, oven)
• Pool Chemicals
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Lighter Fluid
• Waste Fuels (kerosene, gasoline)
• Mercury Thermostats
• Mercury Thermometers
• Transmission Fluids
• Car Waxes
• Carburetor Cleaners
• Brake Fluids
• Antifreeze
• Photo Chemicals
• Chemistry Sets
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs
• Batteries (household, camera, NiCD)
• 1lb Single Use Propane Cylinders

What NOT to Bring

• Tires
• Auto Batteries
• Computers & Electronics
• Motor Oil
• Empty Aerosol Cans
• Ammunition
• Fireworks
• Explosives
• Asbestos
• Smoke Detectors
• PCB Capacitors
• Pharmaceuticals
• Controlled Substances
• Unknown Gases
• 20 lb. Propane Tanks

Eligibility: Open to all Essex County residents (sorry, no businesses). Proof of residency is required (drivers license, tax bill, utility bill).

Contact Information: For questions, call (518) 873-3743

Additional Information: The collection is operated by MXI Environmental Services.