Join us for a day of service on the Hudson in Beacon on Saturday, May 11! Clean up Riverfront Park from 7:45-12:30 or clean up Denning’s Point from 10am-3pm. Register for the Riverfront Park cleaup: http:// Register for the Denning's Point cleanup: http:// Organized by Riverkeeper, Beacon Sloop Club, Zero to Go, Scenic Hudson, The Beacon Institute and Newburgh Brewing Co. |
Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties offer events throughout the year where hazardous items can be safely disposed of. This includes: pesticides, herbicides, solvents, thinners, varnishes, waxes, household cleaners, corrosives, pool and photo chemicals, thermometers, fire extinguishers, fluorescent bulbs, oil-based paints, automotive products (car batteries, transmission fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze, kerosene and gasoline), and expired/unused over-the-counter or prescription medications.
These events also feature electronics recycling. Acceptable items include TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, speakers, copiers, VCR/DVD players, portable music players, cable/satellite receivers, CD players, telephones and telephone equipment, cell phones, video game consoles, digital cameras, calculators, stereo and radio equipment, electric typewriters, small kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, irons, vacuums, etc.) Freon containing appliances such as air conditioners, dehumidifiers or refrigerators may not be accepted - ask first.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS CLEANUP EVENTS IN 2013
| DUTCHESS | ULSTER | ORANGE |
| 4/6/13, Poughkeepsie | 4/20/13, Kingston | 5/11/13, Montgomery |
| 5/4/13, Pawling | 5/17/13, Kingston | 6/8/13, Port Jervis |
| 6/1/13, Rhinebeck | 7/20/13, New Paltz | 9/7/13, Newburgh |
| 7/13/13, Wappingers | 10/19/13, Kingston | 10/19/13, Goshen |
| 8/3/13, Poughkeepsie | ||
| 9/7/13, Millbrook | ||
| 10/5/13 Rhinebeck | ||
| 11/2/13, Poughkeepsie |
*Ulster County: Residents & businesses with less than 50 employees, and non-profits with less than 75 employees can recycle their e-waste at UCRRA, 999 Flatbush Road FREE Monday-Friday , 7:30- 3:00! Residents can also use their local Town Transfer Station to recycle electronics. Participating transfer stations collecting electronics for FREE are Gardiner, Hurley, Marbletown, New Paltz, Rosendale, Saugerties, Shawangunk and Wawarsing.
*Orange County: Events listed above are for residents only. Businesses, Farms, Schools, and Governmental Agencies have separate events one day before what is listed. For more info, go to http://www.co.orange.ny.us.
On Saturday April 13 at Le Express in Poughkeepsie, join the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region to learn about getting rid of unwanted household goods through recycling and reuse.
Got nasty chemicals under your sink? We'll be talking about how to get them to the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Days in the tri-county region. We'll then discuss where to donate clothing, goods and materials. Participants will receive a handout with the upcoming HHW event dates, and a list of consignment shops and charities in the area.
After we have refreshments at Le Express, we'll be going to the wonderfully curated Simplicity Eco-Boutique next door to browse. Owner Megan Lawrence will be looking forward to meeting us, and will tell us about her business. She's a 23-year old reuse rockstar, and we're proud to have her in Poughkeepsie!
Le Express is a French restaurant located at 1820 New York 376 in Poughkeepsie. Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Please RSVP so we know how many handouts to prepare! Email cinpackback@gmail.com or phone 845-236-7288.
Special thanks to Leigh Baumann for design and creation of event flyer.