HHW Collection Postponed

Putnam County will be hosting one HHW event this year, for all County residents. The date will be October 2, 2010 at the Health Department. There will be no spring collection due to State funding constraints.

Following are some of the materials that will be accepted on October 2nd.
Please call the Health Department if you have questions about other items.

Drain/Oven cleaners, All-Purpose cleaners, Rug & Upholstery cleaners, Furniture polishes & waxes, Metal polishes, Spot removers, oil-based paints, Solvents,
Thinners, Wood preservatives, Strippers, Mothballs, Rodent poisons, Insecticides,
Herbicides, Fungicides, Flea powder, Antifreeze, Car waxes, Gasoline, Kerosene,
Photo chemicals, Chemistry kits, Nail polish remover, Hair dyes, Hair sprays,
Propane tanks

Remember, electronics are now collected in containers permanently located in each town. Computers, TVs, and related equipment may be brought by town residents to the following locations:

Carmel: Salt Shed, Rte 6N
Kent: Recycling Center, Rte 52
Patterson: Recycling Center, Cornwall Hill
Philipstown: Highway Garage, Lane Gate Rd.
Putnam Valley: Highway Garage, Oscawana Lake Rd.
Southeast: Highway Department, Palmer Rd.

Please check with your town for the hours of operation.