County to collect household hazardous waste May 10-11

MONTGOMERY — Orange County will host a household hazardous waste and pharmaceutical collection event on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Orange County’s Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 90 Grove St., Montgomery.

Participation is free for Orange County residents, although proof of residency is required at the time of disposal.

Farms, schools, small businesses and governmental agencies must pre-register at (845) 291-2664 to bring their hazardous waste materials to the collection site on Friday, May 10.

“Orange County’s household hazardous waste collection events throughout the year provide residents with a convenient and cost-effective way to protect the environment by properly disposing of household waste that should not go into regular trash pick-up or disposal,” said Deputy Commissioner of Environmental Facilities and Services Peter Hammond. “This special event is in addition to the regular waste disposal service we offer six days a week at Orange County’s three transfer stations.”

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office also will be on hand for Operation Safe Scripts to accept any expired or unwanted pharmaceuticals, both prescription and over- the-counter.

For more information on hazardous waste disposal and for a complete list of both acceptable and unacceptable items or other questions, call 845-291-2664 or visit www.orangecountygov.com/efs.

No electronics will be accepted. Electronic equipment must be brought to the Orange County Transfer Stations located in Goshen, Newburgh and Port Jervis during normal business hours.