Such materials can prove dangerous if released into the environment or pose hazards to solid waste collection personnel. Municipal household hazardous waste programs can include single-day collection events or the establishment of permanent collection facilities. Communities that receive grants will provide 77 single-event collection days and an additional 154 days of operation at four permanent facilities. DEC is proud to work in partnership with these local communities in an effort to promote environmentally sound household hazardous waste management. The Household Hazardous Waste grants provide 50 percent of the costs associated with the household hazardous waste collection and disposal programs.
Local governments provide the balance of the program costs.
Applications are accepted by DEC on a quarterly basis.