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ON-GOING RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:(Please see the Town website, www.townofbethlehem.org for details including recycling FAQs)

Antifreeze: Bring to local radiator shops. Never leave at an unattended service station.

Batteries Household: NOTE - Rechargeable batteries are now mandatory recyclables per

DEC law. Collection boxes throughout Town for rechargeable, lithium, button, computer, and

cell phone batteries. Throw alkaline batteries into regular trash.

Batteries Vehicle: Trade in for a new battery, or bring to a scrap metal dealer in Albany.

Cell Phones: Recycle at Town Hall or Highway Garage, or return to your cell provider.

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs): Town Hall & Highway Garage during normal hours. Electronics: Computers, TVs, etc. can be recycled FREE year-round at the Transfer Station.

Fluorescent Bulbs: Highway Garage during normal hours or Household Hazardous Waste Days

on 5/5 & 9/22 (bulbs contain mercury).

Mercury Thermostats: Most old, non-digital thermostats contain large quantities of mercury!

Bring to the Highway Garage, or check with your HVAC company.

Motor Oil: Bring to service station or large retailer of motor oil. Maximum is 5 gallons per

person, per day. Never leave at an unattended service station.

Propane Tanks: Rupert Road Transfer Station. 20 lb tanks: $3/ea; 16.4 oz canisters: FREE

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Only Town of Bethlehem residents and registered Town businesses may participate.

Proof of Residency is a valid New York State Drivers License or current town tax bill. Keep wastes in their original labeled containers. Tighten lids and pack securely in a cardboard box. Never mix chemicals.

Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in plastic bag or container. DO NOT smoke near chemicals or leave product in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period o

For your SAFETY, please stay in your car. Workers will unload the material.

aCCePTaBLe waSTeS

s Pesticides/Herbicides/Insecticidess Paints (Oil Base, Latex)sWood Preservatives and Stains

sThinners and Solvents

s Drain Cleaners

s Swimming Pool Chemicalss Hobby Chemicals/Paintss Gasoline/Kerosene

s Automotive Fluids/Batteries

s Cleaning Products

s Acids and Basess Asbestos (Wet and Double Bagged)s Fluorescent & CFL Light Bulbs

s Mercury Thermometers

s Computers and Computer Componenets

s Electronics and Electronic Componenets

uNaCCePTaBLe waSTeS

t Empty Paint Canst Empty Aerosolst Explosives/Ammunition

tFireworks

t Radioactive Material

t Controlled Substancest Known Dioxinst Compressed Gases

t Commericial Wastes

t Industrial Wastes

t Medical Waste