Option 1:
2025 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events. There will be two Household Hazardous Waste collections this year May 31 in the Village of Depew and September 27 in the City of Buffalo. Registration is now open for the May 31 Collection Event. Click here to register.
For more info or to ask questions please email us at recycle@erie.gov or call our HHW Information line at (716) 858-6800.
Acceptable Materials List At Erie County Collection Events
- Automotive:
- waste automotive fluids
- gasoline,
- antifreeze,
- brake & transmission fluids;
- Paints, Solvents, etc.:
- oil-based paints,
- latex paint
- paint strippers and thinners,
- Stains and varnishes
- spray paints,
- kerosene & other solvents;
- Pesticides, chemicals, etc.:
- pesticides,
- fertilizers and
- pool chemicals;
- Mercury and any Mercury containing devices such as thermometers or thermostats.
- Small Propane cylinders (1lb. camping)
- Fire Extinguishers
- Household Batteries
Unacceptable Materials List
- 20lb Propane Tanks
- Electronic Waste/ Televisions
- Medical Waste/ Medications
- Asbestos. View the New York State rules on asbestos regulation.
- Explosives, Ammunition and Gun Powder - contact your local police department.
- Smoke Detectors (radioactive materials) - for information call First Alert at 1-800-323-9005.
- Cooking oils - call Darling International at (716) 895-0655 for disposal of cooking oils
- Syringes/Needles - visit the Erie County Department of Health Needle Disposal & Access page
- Tires - should be disposed of at any retail tire dealer (a nominal disposal fee may apply).
- Cylinders of compressed gases, such as (but not limited to): - oxygen, acetylene, helium, carbon dioxide, freons, other refrigerant gases, etc.
- Fluorescent light bulbs or ballasts.
In addition, Commercial, Business or Farm Waste is not accepted.
Erie County's hazardous waste disposal program for Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators may be a suitable option to dispose of these materials.
Option 2:
HHW Voucher program OPEN
Erie County offers a free program allowing Erie County residents to bring up to 50-lbs. of acceptable household hazardous waste to Hazman in Tonawanda, NY.
by Appointment Only (click the link to make a reservation)
If you bring more than 50-lbs or items not listed as acceptable, there will be additional charges.
Commercial, Business or Farm Waste is not included. Household Hazardous Waste only.
Unacceptable Voucher Items/Additional Fees:
- Exceedance over 50-lbs. subjected to $1.50/lb. Fee.
- Electronics - $0.50/lb. Fee.
- Fire Extinguishers - $10.00/unit Fee.
- Propane Tanks - $5.00/small $10.00/ large unit Fee.
- Tires - $20.00/no rims $25.00/with rims unit Fee
- Lithium Batteries - $6.00/lb. Fee.
For other wastes and more information about HHW:
Click here for more information about Household Hazardous Wastes
Please join our Mailing List <click here> to be notified of HHW events and other programs.
To contact us: recycle@erie.gov