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City of Rochester to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Day in May

ROCHESTER — City Manager Blaine Cox would like to announce residents will be able to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste this May.

ROCHESTER — City Manager Blaine Cox would like to announce residents will be able to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste this May.

WHEN:

Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Rochester Residential Drop-off Facility, 9 Isinglass Drive

WHAT:

Residents may dispose of their hazardous household waste at an event in May. Residential drop off will be closed for the entire day.

Up to 10 gallons of the following will be accepted:

  • House and garden products, such as weed killers and fertilizers, no-pest strips, ant spray and baits, bug and rodent sprays, poisons, flea repellents and shampoos, bug sprays, houseplant insecticides, oven cleaners, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, wood and metal cleaners and polishes, rug cleaners, button cell and lithium batteries, bleach, pool chemicals, and tub, tile and shower cleaners.
  • Garage products, such as car wax and polish, fuel additives, carburetor and fuel injector cleaner, air conditioning refrigerants starter fluids, creosote, antifreeze, transmission and brake fluid.
  • Workshop and painting products, including oil or enamel based paint stains and finishes, paint strippers and removers, photographic chemicals, fixatives, adhesives, glues or other solvents.

The following items will not be accepted:

  • Latex paint
  • Motor Oil
  • Tires
  • Computers
  • Zinc carbon and alkaline batteries
  • Recyclable batteries
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Car batteries
  • Propane Tanks

For more information, please contact the Rochester Public Works Department at 603-332-4096.

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