Hazardous waste, medical waste, and universal waste are illegal to dispose of in your trash and recycling containers. Batteries, certain pesticides, thermostats and other mercury containing equipment, fluorescent lights, and metal halide lamps are considered universal waste.
For information on requirements and a listing of licensed drop-off location for local businesses, schools, and industrial businesses visit: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/99942.html
MEDICAL WASTE
Medical waste and pharmaceuticals are illegal to dispose of in your trash and recycling containers.
Medical waste includes human pathological waste, human blood, and blood products, needles, syringes, culture and stock microbiological materials and other biohazard wastes.
New York State has regulated medical waste laws for local businesses, schools, and industrial businesses. For more information on these requirements visit: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8789.html.
Medication/Sharps Drop Box Locations
Niagara County:
Medications may be disposed at:
- Lockport Police Department
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, NY 14094
- Niagara County Sheriff’s Office
5526 Niagara St Ext.
Lockport, NY 14094
- City of Niagara Falls
1925 Main St
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
- Town of Lewiston Police Dept.
4059 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
- North Tonawanda Police Dept.
216 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY14120
Sharps may be disposed only at:
- Wurlitzer Family Pharmacy
521 Division St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Erie County:
Medications may be disposed at:
- Erie County Sherriff’s Office
10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-858-6305
- Grand Island Town Hall
2255 Baseline Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
716-773-9600
- Colden Town Hall
8812 State Rd
Colden, NY 1433
716-941-5012
- Clarence Town Hall
1 Town Place
Clarence, NY14031
716-741-8938
- Elma Town Hall
116 Bowen Rd
Elma, NY 14059
716-652-3260
- Springville Town Hall
65 Franklin St
Springville, NY 14141
716-592-4936
Orleans County:
Medications may be disposed at:
- Orleans County Sheriff Office
13925 NY-31#400
Albion, NY 14411
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Modern is not permitted to handle hazardous waste.
For a list of New York State Permitted Hazardous Waste Facilities for local businesses, schools, and industrial businesses visit: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8782.html
E-waste and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Resources
Modern’s solid waste facilities do not accept electronic or household hazardous wastes (HHW). The following options are available to customers wishing to dispose of these wastes. Please contact the facility ahead of time for disposal rates, drop-off locations, and hours of operation.
E-waste
Other Disposal Options by County
Erie
Niagara
Orleans
- https://cms9files.revize.com/orleanscountyny/Document_center/Department/Record%20Management/Helpful%20Hints.pdf
- https://cms9files.revize.com/orleanscountyny/Document_center/Department/Public%20work/E-Waste%20Recycle%20Items.pdf
or, check with your local BestBuy
HHW
Other Disposal Options by County
Erie
- https://www3.erie.gov/recycling/recycling/materials-recycling-sites (apply the Household Hazardous Waste filter)
- https://www3.erie.gov/recycling/recycling/household-hazardous-waste-hhw-collection-programs
Niagara
Orleans
- Call the County at 585-589-7053For additional information, please visit: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8485.html
BULK ITEMS
Sometimes an item just will not fit into your regular trash containers. Furniture, mattresses, rugs and carpets, and large appliances are called bulk waste.
Modern can service your bulk waste. Just call our customer service department to arrange a pickup. 1-800-330 7107