For Immediate Release
April 2, 2025
Rensselaer County, Troy and Bethlehem Partnering on 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Events
Rensselaer County, the City of Troy, and the Town of Bethlehem are partnering on an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program for 2025. The program consists of four events providing residents of the participating municipalities the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through normal garbage collection service.
The first event will be Saturday, May 10th, at the Troy Resource Management Facility (Alamo) in Troy (3000 Main St).
Participating Municipalities for the May 10th event include:
City of Troy
Town of Grafton
Town of North Greenbush
Town of Schodack
City of Rensselaer
Town of Bethlehem
The disposal events are a free service available to residents of the participating municipalities only. Advanced registration is required; residents who have not pre-registered will be unable to utilize the program. Residents must visit their participating municipality’s website to register. Residents without access to the internet can contact their community’s municipal liaison.
Municipal Liaisons:
Towns of Brunswick, Grafton, Schodack, Nassau, North Greenbush, Sand Lake, Poestenkill, the city of Rensselaer and the city of Troy
Ann Shaughnessy, Director of Rensselaer County Environmental Management Council
Email: ashaughnessy@rensco.com
Phone: (518) 270-2888
Town of Bethlehem
Dan Lilkas-Rain, Recycling Coordinator
Email: drain@townofbethlehem.org
Phone: 518-439-4955, ext. 1510
PLEASE NOTE: HHW events will NOT be collecting electronics, tires, or shredding. These items will be collected at separate events, where offered by specific municipalities.
Business owners wanting to dispose of hazardous waste may set up an appointment in advance with the vendor. There will be fees associated with disposal of these materials, which will be the sole responsibility of the business owner. To arrange an appointment and be connected with the vendor, contact the appropriate municipal liaison.
City of Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello: “The City of Troy is delighted to be partnering once again with Rensselaer County to help residents dispose of household hazardous waste. While our Quality-of-Life Action Task Force is working hard cleaning our streets, these events are helping residents clean their homes and build pride in our neighborhoods. Make sure you register ahead of time and take advantage of this awesome program. Together, we are heading towards a safer, cleaner, and greener Troy.”
County Executive Steve McLaughlin: "Rensselaer County is focused on expanding service and convenience for our residents, and these HHW events are part of that mission. We are excited local and county governments are once again coming together to help residents safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste. These events have proven to be very successful in the past, and we expect the ones scheduled for 2025 to also be a success.”
Chair of the Rensselaer County Legislature Kelly Hoffman: “The disposal of hazardous waste has been an issue for many residents and communities throughout Rensselaer County, so we partnered together to make it accessible and affordable. Last year, this program had a tremendous turnout, and the partnership helped reduce costs for the municipalities that participated.”
Bethlehem Supervisor David VanLuven: “We are pleased to offer safe, free opportunities for Bethlehem residents to properly dispose of toxic household materials, as it will help keep our neighborhoods, our waterways, and our residents and Highway workers safe. I’m happy to have Bethlehem working in partnership with the City of Troy and Rensselaer County to deliver this important service at a lower cost to taxpayers.”
Town of Grafton Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum: “As a Town Supervisor I am pleased to work with Rensselaer County in bringing these events to our communities – last year’s events were enthusiastically attended by Grafton residents. I am grateful to have another opportunity for Grafton to participate - it's vital that we unite as communities to give our residents resources for proper disposal that keep our beautiful Rensselaer County neighborhoods, woods, streams and farmlands clear of hazardous household waste."
North Greenbush Supervisor Joe Bott: “Residents of North Greenbush are environmentally conscious and want to preserve our beautiful surroundings. We are thrilled to be able to provide our residents once again with a safe and proper way to dispose of their household hazardous wastes. This event was very popular last year, and spaces filled up quick, so I encourage residents to register early.”
Rensselaer Mayor Michael Stammel: “We are working hard for a cleaner and greener Rensselaer. Providing our residents with a safe way to properly get rid of paint cans, household chemicals, and other hazardous wastes will keep them out of our trash and out of our landfill. Please register early. Space is limited.”
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