07/17/2026
Essex County, NY – Household Hazardous Waste Days
Essex County hosts Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Days throughout the year, allowing residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials at designated sites. These events are open to all Essex County residents (no businesses) and require proof of residency (driver’s license, tax bill, or utility bill) Essex County, New York+1.
2026 Essex County HHW Days (example schedule) Essex County, New York
July 18 – Lake Placid
Town of North Elba Highway Garage, Cascade Road, Lake Placid
Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
July 25 – Elizabethtown
Essex County Dept. of Public Works, 8053 US Route 9, Elizabethtown
Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
August 1 – North Hudson
Town of North Hudson Highway Garage, Dump Road, North Hudson
Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
August 29 – Ticonderoga
Town of Ticonderoga Highway Garage, 738 Racetrack Road, Ticonderoga
Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Note: Dates and locations vary annually; check the Essex County government HHW flyer or local announcements for the most current schedule.
What to Bring Essex County, New York+2
Paints (oil & latex)
Hobby supplies, rubber cement, airplane glue, stains, varnishes
Resins, rosin, adhesives, cleaners (wood, floors, metal, oven)
Pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides
Lighter fluid, waste fuels (kerosene, gasoline)
Mercury thermometers/thermostats, transmission fluids, car waxes
Carburetor cleaners, brake fluids, antifreeze
Photo chemicals, chemistry sets, fluorescent light bulbs
Batteries (household, camera, NiCd)
1 lb single-use propane cylinders
What NOT to Bring Essex County, New York+2
Tires, auto batteries, computers/electronics, motor oil
Empty aerosol cans, ammunition, fireworks, explosives
Asbestos, smoke detectors, PCB capacitors, pharmaceuticals
Controlled substances, unknown gases, 20 lb propane tanks
Collection Operator
MXI Environmental Services – operates all Essex County HHW events Essex County, New York+1.
Tips
Arrive early to avoid long lines.
Bring your own containers for hazardous items.
Follow all posted signage and safety instructions.
For questions, call (518) 873-3743 or check the Essex County HHW flyer online Adirondack Hub.