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*not for businesses or anyone who lives outside of the County.

Acceptable Items:

“Warning”, “Hazardous”, “Flammable”, “Poisonous”, “Corrosive” Barbeque propane tanks, photo chemicals, non-latex driveway sealer, pool chemicals, creosote, kerosene, flammable liquids, metal polish, turpentine, stains, varnishes, strippers, thinners, gasoline/oil mixture, brake fluid, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, adhesives, resins, solvents, lead based paints (no latex or oil based!), mercury containing devices, button cell batteries for watches & hearing aids, computer monitors, CPU’s, fax machines, printers, TV’s, stereos, telephones, lithium & sealed lead acid batteries (no automotive!), fluorescent tubes.

Do not bring:

Waste in containers larger than 10 gallons, Ammunition or explosives, asbestos products, latex driveway sealer, latex or oil based paint, building or construction debris, tires, furniture, medical waste, pharmaceuticals, flammable gas cylinders, radioactive materials, scrap metal, metal drums or empty containers, motor oil, car batteries, alkaline or rechargeable batteries, or air conditioners.
Paint, Stain, Varnish - Paint care drop off locations will accept these materials year-round.
AAA, AA, C, D, 9 Volt and lantern batteries are regular household trash.
Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries and cell phones – Bring to a drop off location at a local retailer.
Automotive Batteries and Motor Oil - Drop off at auto centers or local repair shop.
Medications - visit www.dutchessny.gov/solidwaste for drop off locations.