How Do I Dispose of This?
A comprehensive list of waste disposal resources for Chemung County residents.Non-Hazardous Waste
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Casella Waste Services | 796-2000 |
| Fosters Disposal | 734-2502 |
| Jim's Trucking | 734-9745 |
| B&E | 866-263-3306 |
Dumpster/Container Service
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Casella Waste Services | 796-2000 |
| Foster's Disposal | 734-2502 |
| Swarthout Recycling | 936-0013 |
| Shulman Co. | 733-7111 |
Hazardous Waste/Liquids/Waste Oil
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Clean Harbors | 800-444-4244 |
| Safety Kleen | 585-266-2411 |
| Hazelton Oil | 800-458-3496 |
| Waste Management | www.wm.com |
| Next Level Recycling | 860-292-1992 |
| Clean Harbors (for businesses) | 315-741-3272 |
Ammunition & Gun Powder
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Mike Mize | 546-4334 |
| or call your local Sheriff |
Large AppliancesMicrowaves, washers, dishwashers, stoves, and dryers can be brought to the Lake Street Scales in Elmira for a fee.
All loads must be tarped and tied down.
The City of Elmira has a Furniture and Appliance Pickup Service for a fee.
You can register for this service at the City Clerk's Office.
Appliances containing FREON (A/C, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, etc.)
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Swarthout Recycling | 936-0013 |
| Foster's Disposal | 734-2502 |
| Fix Rite | 733-3195 |
| REACT | 739-8401 |
| Arrowhead Disposal (for refrigerators) | 607-535-5496 |
Asbestos
Refer to your phone book under "Asbestos", a specialist is required.
Batteries (household)
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Tractor Supply | 739-6380 |
| Interstate Battery | 562-3555 |
| Valu (Broadway) | 732-3200 |
| Household Hazardous Waste Event | 734-4453 |
*Car/boat/lawnmower batteries may be taken by some garages & battery sellers.
Building MaterialsWood, demolition materials, ceramic sinks, wooden furniture, sheetrock, plaster, roofing materials, and construction debris are accepted at the Lake Street Scales.
Carbon Monoxide DetectorsRemove battery (hazardous waste). Unlike smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors do not contain radioactive materials, often safe to wrap in a sheet of newspaper and throw it in your normal trash. Double check with manufacturer.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Household Hazardous Waste Event | 734-4453 |
| Lowe's | 739-6106 |
Contaminated Soil/Industrial Waste Disposal Processing
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Beaver's Petroleum | 739-1790 |
| Casella Waste Services | 796-2000 |
| Sheesley's Sewer Service | 733-1862 |
Computers, TVs, and Other Electronics/Small Appliances
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Lake St. Scales | 737-2980 |
| REACT eCycling (225 Colonial Dr, Horseheads) | 739-8401 |
| Best Buy | 739-9471 |
| Next Level Recycling | 860-292-1992 |
| dellconnect.com for working computers, laptops, and tablets (partnership between Dell and Goodwill). |
Dead Animal Processing
Southern Tier Hide & Tallow 734-3661
Denim
Fire Extinguishers
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Kaplan's | 733-6531 |
| Shulman's | 733-7111 |
| Ward Apparatus | 796-0149 |
| both may charge a fee for return; Kaplan's and Shulman's require extinguishers to be empty. |
Fireworks
Call your local Sheriff's Dept. 737-2987
Firm Plastics
Valu on broadway will accept all hard plastics, 732-3200
Fluorescent Light Tubes/Ballasts
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Household Hazardous Waste Event | 734-4453 |
| Clean Harbors | 800-444-4244 |
| Safety Kleen | 585-226-2411 |
| Or check your local Lowe's or Home Depot. |
Hypodermic Needles (used)
Call your doctor or hospital.
Stericycle offers a household mail back option and may hold collection events in the area.Latex Paint
Harden by exposing to air or mixing with kitty litter. When hardened, place in trash with lid removed.Leaves/Grass Clippings
Compost, or contact your municipality for yard waste programs.
Residents of the City of Elmira can drop off brush, leaves, and grass clippings at the City Yards.
Medications
Drugs/prescriptions can be dropped off at the Town of Elmira's Town Hall, Elmira's City Hall, Horseheads Village Hall, and your local Gerould's Pharmacy during regular business hours. Please call for details.
You may also call your local Sheriff's Dept. at 737-2987 for collection event dates.
Or, mix medications with something undesirable such as, coffee grounds, cat litter, or dirt, tape container, and toss in the garbage.
For the national drop-off event calendar, visit:
Microwaves
Shulman's 733-7111Propane Tanks
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Suburban Propane | 739-4141 |
| Kaplan's | 733-6531 |
Plastic Bags
Many stores have recycling bins for plastic bags (cannot be recycled curbside).Paper Shredding
For local shredding events, please call Chemung Canal at 737-3711 or First Heritage FCU at 936-4667.
Staples offers shredding services for $0.99/lb.
Or call Southern Tier Industries at 734-6151.Refrigerators
Accepted for FREE at Arrowhead Disposal 535-5496.Scrap Metal
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Kaplan's Scrapyard | 733-6531 |
| Schulman & Co | 733-7111 |
| WM Spiegel & Sons | 733-5033 |
Smoke Detectors
Remove battery (hazardous waste) and call manufacturer or local fire department to inquire about disposal as some contain radioactive materials.Styrofoam
Check your local UPS and Staples locations, or place in trash (nonrecyclable).Tires