Schenectady County November Household Hazardous Waste Event
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Schenectady County in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026
- Location
- 78 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305
- Hours
- 8:30 am-11:30 am
- Who can use it
- Schenectady County residents only; appointment required (registration opens late October)
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 518-388-4775
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Schenectady County at 518-388-4775 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✕Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✕Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Antifreeze; auto fluids (other than motor oil); bleach; drain decloggers; flares; flammable adhesives; fluorescent lighting ballasts; household cleaning products; insecticides; lawn and garden products; mercury-containing products; latex and oil paints; herbicides, pesticides and vermin poisons; pet flea control; photo chemicals; pool and spa chemicals; 1 lb propane tanks; stains, lacquers and varnishes; thinners, mineral spirits and solvents
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Ammunition; asbestos; batteries of any kind; electronics including computers and televisions
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itSchenectady County residents only; appointment required (registration opens late October)
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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- Permanent drop-off · 111 mi away · 286 Knapp Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905Who can use it: Broome County residents with proof of residency; Tioga County residents on designated days April through November only, with proof of Tioga residency and the Tioga…
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FAQ
Who can use Schenectady County November Household Hazardous Waste Event?
Schenectady County residents only; appointment required (registration opens late October)
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: latex and oil paints.
What will they turn away?
Ammunition; asbestos; batteries of any kind; electronics including computers and televisions
Last checked Wed, Oct 21, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.schenectadycountyny.gov/event/november-household-hazardous-waste
- www.schenectadycountyny.gov/sustainability/hazardous-waste