Household Hazardous Waste

A photo of a recycling event

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

It is any waste produced in the home, which is flammable, toxic, corrosive or reactive. It includes certain paint products, pesticides and herbicides, hobby chemicals, automotive fluids and cleaning products.

Who Can Participate?

Any resident of Genesee, Livingston or Wyoming Counties.

How Can I Participate?

Materials are accepted by appointment at GLOW’s annual collections. The 2025 collection was held in Batavia. Contact the GLOW office for copies of the final reports for these collections.  The 2026 collection will be held in Livingston County, with dates to be determined.  

 

Residents without Internet access are encouraged to call (585)815-7906 or (585)344-2580 extension 5463 with questions regarding Household Hazardous Waste or GLOW Collection Events.  

 

Acceptable Materials:

  • Propane Canisters & Tanks
  • Auto & Marine Batteries
  • Oil Filters & Antifreeze
  • Miscellaneous Vehicle Fluids
  • Pesticides & Insecticides
  • Household Cleaning Products
  • Polish & Waxes
  • Solvents & Corrosives
  • Resins & Adhesives
  • Pool & Photo Chemicals
  • Spray paint
  • Driveway Sealer
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Tubes
  • Full or Partially Full Aerosol Cans
  • Tires - $5.00 each for passenger/light truck tires and $10.00 each for truck tires

 

Unacceptable Materials

  • Motor Oil
  • Foam insulation tanks (known as froth paks)
  • Explosives & Ammunition
  • PCB's & Asbestos
  • Infectious/Biological Waste
  • Pathogenic Waste
  • Pressure Sensitive Reactive Material
  • Needles and Syringes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Tractor tires
  • Oil or latex paint
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