Berne, NY
A historic community in the Helderberg Mountains 
overlooking the Capital Region of 
New York State

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TOWN OF BERNE RESIDENTS
may participate in
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

May 3, 2008------- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
At Town of Bethlehem Highway Garage, 74 Elm Ave. East, Selkirk
Directions

** Before heading for Bethlehem, obtain special permit from Berne Town Clerk.

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Please follow these rules:
** Obtain special permit from Berne Town Clerk.
** Keep wastes in their original labeled containers. Tighten lids and pack securely
in a cardboard box. Never mix chemicals.
** Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in plastic bag or container.
** DO NOT smoke near chemicals or leave product in a hot, unventilated vehicle
for an extended period of time.
** For your SAFETY, please stay in your car. Workers will unload the material.

DIRECTIONS:
From Route 85, turn at Slingerlands Price Chopper onto Cherry Avenue (Route 140).
Proceed to Delaware Avenue (Route443), then straight onto Elm Avenue
Proceed 2 miles to Bethlehem Elm Avenue Town Park (Route 32 South), turn left
onto Elm Avenue at the traffic light.
Proceed 1.6 miles. Take left onto Elm Avenue East where a traffic pattern for the HHW
program is set up.

ACCEPTABLE WASTES
Pesticides/Herbicides/Insecticides
Paints (Oil Base, Latex)
Wood Preservatives and Stains
Thinners and Solvents
Drain Cleaners
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Automotive Fluids/Batteries
Cleaning Products
Acids and Bases
 
Asbestos (Wet and Double Bagged)
Computers and Computer
Components
Fluorescent Light Bulbs

 

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UNACCEPTABLE WASTES
Explosives/Ammunition
Fireworks
Radioactive Material
Controlled Substances
Known Dioxins
Compressed Gases (aerosols are okay)
Commercial Wastes
  Empty Paint Cans
  Empty aerosols
Industrial Wastes
Medical Wastes
 






 


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