(WNY News Now) – A safer, cleaner Chautauqua County starts with residents clearing out hazardous materials—responsibly and for free.
MAYVILLE, NY – Chautauqua County’s Department of Public Facilities (DPF) Division of Solid Waste is inviting residents to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste during a special collection event on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town of Chautauqua Highway Building, 50 Patterson Street in Mayville.
This free service is open to households only; commercial businesses are not permitted to participate.
Residents can bring a variety of hazardous household materials for safe disposal, including:
- Used antifreeze
- Fluorescent tube lights
- Flammable adhesives and solvents
- Paint thinner and mineral spirits
- Deck cleaners
- Pool chemicals
- Non-empty aerosol cans
- Herbicides and pesticides
- Chemistry sets and flammable floor polish
- Latex and oil-based paint
To participate, residents must complete a registration form listing the materials they plan to drop off. The form is available online at: chautauquacountyny.gov/landfill. Printed copies will also be available at the event. A complete list of accepted items is included on the form.
Items NOT accepted at this event include:
- Batteries
- Fire extinguishers
- Motor oil or other waste oils
- Caulk and drywall compound
- Electronics
- Prescription drugs and medical sharps
- Smoke detectors
This event is made possible through the support of Chautauqua County, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Storer’s Container Service, and Chautauqua County HAZMAT.
For questions or more information, please call the Solid Waste Analyst’s Office at 716-661-8424.
A second Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chautauqua County DPF Building, 454 North Work Street in Falconer. Registration is also required for that event.
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