- VEHICLE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A PASS FROM THE TOWN TRANSFER STATION OR THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS -
Household Hazardous Waste Days
The Town’s Spring Household Hazardous Waste Day will take place from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on May 22, 2010 and September 11, 2010 at the Town Highway Department Garage at 6363 French’s Mill Road in Guilderland Center. This event represents an opportunity for Guilderland homeowners to check their basements,  sheds, and garages and bring their materials to the event, where it will be unloaded from their vehicles and disposed of in a safe and environmentally
appropriate manner.
The materials that can be brought to the event include: pesticides, herbicides,and insecticides; pool and drain chemicals; thinners and solvents; wood stains and preservatives; auto and marine batteries; hobby paints and chemicals; fluorescent tubes; oil and latex paints; gasoline and kerosene; propane tanks; automotive fluids; and double-bagged asbestos.
You will not be able to dispose of: commercial waste of any kind; medical waste; explosives (including fireworks); radioactive or toxic materials; and compressed gases.
Participation in Household Hazardous Waste Day events requires the presentation of a pass that is available without charge upon presentation of a current vehicle registration during regular business hours at either the Town Transfer Station or at the Town Clerk’s Office in Town Hall.
April 20, 2010
Supervisor Runion Announces #4-#7 Plastic Recycling Expansion
Guilderland Town Supervisor Ken Runion announced today the expansion of the town’s recycling program to include plastic containers #4 - #7. Previously only #1 - #3 plastic containers were accepted at the Town’s transfer station. Now #1 - #7 plastic containers are accepted.
Some examples of common #4 - #7 plastic containers are plastic drinking cups, yogurt containers, butter containers and prescription pill bottles. All plastic containers should be placed in the appropriately marked bin. This expansion of the town’s recycling program is effective immediately.
“We are asking all residents to do their part and begin recycling all items in this expanded group of plastics. The management of our waste stream is a serious issue for all members of our community. Through this increased recycling we will reduce landfill waste and make significant progress in preserving and protecting our environment for future generations and ourselves,” said Supervisor Ken Runion.
The Town of Guilderland is a member of the Capital Region Recycling Partnership, which is a group of 14 municipalities that work together to foster better recycling practices in their communities as well as reduce the amount of waste that goes into the landfill, thru waste reduction and recycling.
The Partnership has launched a new website, www.capitalregionrecycling.com, entirely dedicated to recycling. Information on the Town of Guilderland’s program is listed on this site as well.
“I encourage all town residents to visit this website and use it as a reference guide for recycling in your daily lives. You will see what we are doing here in Guilderland and also in the surrounding communities. Waste reduction is an issue that affects us all and this website is a way to share information and ideas. The result will be better recycling for all of us,” said Supervisor Runion.
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