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Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P)
Overview
The Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) Program is designed to provide area residents with a safe, environmentally sound method of disposal of the many hazardous materials found in the average home. By bringing such toxins as antifreeze, drain cleaners, and pesticides on any of the scheduled S.T.O.P. collection days, you and your family can make a significant contribution to the protection of our precious groundwater supply and the preservation of our bays and estuaries.
Please join us in cleaning our homes of hazardous material and ensuring their proper collection and disposal. Together we can ensure the continued integrity of our fragile ecosystem.
Preparing Items
When bringing items, please follow these simple guidelines: Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place them in a plastic bag or larger container. Make sure all caps and lids are tight. Place items securely in a box for transportation. Use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other. Place chemicals that may react with each other in separate areas of the vehicle. Do not leave products in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time. Do not smoke near chemical products. Wear rubber gloves when handling containers.
Waste from commercial establishments, schools, churches, synagogues, or home businesses will not be accepted. No commercial vehicles are permitted.
Sharp Items
Sharps (needles, syringes, and lancets) are not accepted at S.T.O.P. events. Information regarding the safe disposal of sharps can be found at the New York State Department of Health. Information about the safe disposal of unused medicines can be found at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or using the Drug Enforcement Administration's Controlled Substance Public Disposal search tool.
For questions about our S.T.O.P. Program, please call 516-378-4210, phone prompt #6.
| Items Accepted at S.T.O.P. |
Aerosol cans
Ammonia
Antifreeze*
Asbestos (double bagged)
Batteries - Car
Batteries - Household
Bleach
Bug & Rodent Killers
Chemistry Sets
Degreasers
Disinfectants
Drain Cleaners
Fertilizers with Herbicides
Fire Extinguishers - One-Time Use
Flammable Liquids (fire starter, gasoline*
and diesel fuel*)
Fluorescent Lamps and CFLs in shatterproof
containers including ballasts
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Kerosene*
Lacquers
Latex & Oil-Based Paints
Oven Cleaners
Paint Strippers
Paint Thinners & Brush Cleaners
Pesticides
Photography Chemicals
Polishes & Wood Preservatives
Propane Tanks - 20 lb.
Solvents
Spot Removers
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Telephone Books
Thermostats (containing mercury)
Tires (car - off rims)
Varnish
Waste Oil*
Weed Killers
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| * Limit 6 in 5-gallon containers only. |
| Items NOT Accepted at S.T.O.P. |
Ammunition
Electronic Recyclable Waste
Explosives
Fire Extinguishers - Commercial
Fireworks
Infectious or Medical Waste, Sharps
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Medications
Oxygen Tanks
Propane Tanks - larger than 20 Pounds
Radioactive Materials
Unlabeled Materials
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Mercury Recycling Program
Many old thermostats contain mercury. Now, you can bring you old thermostat to a S.T.O.P. event, keep mercury out of the waste stream and receive a $5 gift card to a local home center compliments of Covanta Energy. (Limit of 5 offers per household, please.)
S.T.O.P. Program Schedule
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