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Electronic Waste Disposal Laws

Electronics:

Starting January 1, 2012, NYS law will prohibit covered electronic equipment from disposal as garbage, with penalties up to $250 per incident.  This includes all county and probably many private solid waste transfer stations that are not registered with the state DEC as an e-waste collection site.

All Refuse Disposal District  (R.D.D.) municipalities hosting a county e-waste pod for the collection of household electronics are in compliance with the law, for the county DEF registered these sites with the state DEC.

Be aware that electronics are accepted for free (no purchase needed) by many retailers, including Best Buy, Staples and Goodwill (computers only).  More information about manufacturer specific recycling programs in New York State is available from the DEC website.  When open, the county H-MRF will also accept electronics from residents.

To contact a manufacturer for electronic waste disposal, click the link below for a list of registered manufacturer's who can provide disposal services.

E-Waste Manufacturer Contact Sheet

 Batteries:

Beginning December 5, 2011, state law prohibits the disposal of specific rechargeable batteries as solid waste. Similar to cell phones, this law applies to waste generators (consumers) and haulers. Now, retailers that sell rechargeable batteries are required to accept up to ten used rechargeable batteries from consumers per day, for free with no purchase necessary. If you find a retailer that is not in compliance, you can notify the DEC directly. Rechargeable batteries will also be acceptable from residents at the H-MRF.

Other battery types, such as AAA, AA, C, D, 9 volt, long life C and D cells used for toys, radios, appliances and flashlights, have no special disposal requirement and can be safely disposed with the trash.

BULK METAL DISPOSAL

Please be advised that AAA Carting will be taking calls directly for Bulk Metal disposals.  Please call 914-739-9527 to request a pickup for your metal items.  Bulk Metal will no longer be picked up on the first Tuesday of the month.  Thank you for you cooperation.

 

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