Paints & Stains
Paints and stains are accepted at HHW collections. Appointment required. See below for more information.
Click here for information on spray paint (aerosol cans)
1/3 can or less of latex paint can be disposed of in the trash and will NOT be accepted at the ecopark. Discard the paint can lid, add kitty litter, mix, let dry, and place in trash.
NEW PaintCare is a program designed to provide residents with an additional outlet to safely and conveniently dispose of paints, primers, stains, sealers, clear coatings, and more.
The program provides a network of drop-off collection sites, available to both residents and businesses, at more than 200 retailers and reuse stores across New York State.
Up to five gallons of material is accepted per customer, per visit. Materials should be left in original containers (no larger than five gallons) with labels intact.
An innovative partnership between Monroe County and Waste Management to provide a "one stop drop off" for residential recycling.
For use by Monroe County residents only!
Please note that the recycling stations at the ecopark are self-serve (with the exception of Household Hazardous Waste). Residents should be prepared to unload their own items.
Video Tours of the ecopark and the Monroe County Recycling Center
Due to high demand on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm - 3pm and Saturday afternoons from 12pm – 1pm, please expect a longer than usual wait time.
Vape Pens & Electronic Cigarettes
Vape pens and electronic cigarettes are products used to deliver e-liquids, e.g. nicotine, cannabis and flavorings. Both the products and e-liquids are considered hazardous wastes and are prohibited from being disposed of in the trash. The Monroe County/Waste Management ecopark can now accept and properly dispose of products and e-liquids. These items can be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste area at the ecopark and no appointment is required.
Schools, universities, businesses, retailers and other organizations that have e-cigarettes and vaping devices for disposal should utilize the Monroe County / Waste Management ecopark's Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Program (CESQG) - Click here for details.
Accepted at ecopark During All Operating Hours For Monroe County Residents Only
NO Appointment Necessary
- Appliances
- Bulky Plastic Items (no fabric/metal components)
- Clean Styrofoam Packing (no labels or tape)
- Clothing & Accessories (donation)
- Cooking Oil
- Document Destruction (items are destroyed off site)
- Electronic Waste
- Fire Extinguishers
- Flags (U.S.)
- Tube/Flat Screen TVs/Monitors (intact or broken)
- Fluorescent Lights/CFL Bulbs
Fee-Based Items
Credit/Debit Card Only
(Only Mastercard & Visa accepted - NO Discover/AmEx)
- Passenger Vehicle Tires On Rims $12-$40
- Tires Off Rims $5-$20
- Passenger Vehicle Tires On Rims $12-$40
- Tires Off Rims $5-$20
Household Hazardous Waste
Appointment Required
- Aerosol Cans (Cleaners, Lubricants, Paints, etc.)
- Automotive Fluids (antifreeze, brake, power steering and transmission fluids)
- Cleaners (soaps, waxes, drain cleaners, etc.)
- Driveway Sealers
- Flammables (gasoline, thinners, solvents, etc.)
- Mercury (thermometers, thermostats)
- Paint: Oil-based & Latex (more than 1/3 can full)
- Pesticides/Insecticides & Fertilizers
- Pool & Photo Chemicals
- Resins & Adhesives
- Wood Stain & Preservatives
Click a date below to make a HHW appointment
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If you are having trouble scheduling a household hazardous waste appointment or do not have a computer contact Monroe County by calling 585-753-7600 (Option #3). You can leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Not Accepted at ecopark
- 55-Gallon Drums
- Alkaline Batteries
- Asbestos
- Building Materials (wood, carpeting, concrete, dry wall, etc.)
- Bullets, Flares, Gunpowder, Explosives (call Sheriff's Office or local police department)
- Business Generated Waste
- Dried Paint Can or Less Than 1/3 Can (discard lid, add kitty litter, stir, let dry, place in trash)
- Fiberglass Products
- Foam Packaging & Insulation (Only #6 Clean, White Packaging Styrofoam Accepted)
- Glazing/Spackle/Joint Compound (place in trash)
- Household Garbage/Trash
- Plastic & Rubber Hose/Tubing (Garden Hose, Vacuum Hose, Rigid and Flexible Tubing, etc.)
- PVC Pipe
- Radioactive Materials (carbon monoxide & smoke detectors)
- Styrofoam™ Packing Peanuts and Food Containers (egg cartons, coffee cups, meat trays, etc.)
- Tarps and Pool Covers
- Used Motor Oil (contact service station or retailer)
Not sure if an item you want to recycle is accepted at the ecopark?
Click here to use the ecopark website’s Material / Item Search
Still not sure? Click here to ask a question.
Recycling is an international commodities market, where the supply and demand for recycled feedstock can fluctuate due to global dynamics. During certain market conditions, material from recyclers - like the ecopark - may be rejected and landfilled because of the presence of contaminants (non-recyclable materials). Please help us ensure that materials at the ecopark are recycled by only including acceptable items.