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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day is Scheduled for Saturday, May 6

31 March 2023

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day for Putnam County residents is on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Beach Parking Lot, 1570 Route 301, Kent, NY. Pre-Registration is required. Please visit putnamcountyny.com/health/recycle#hhwd to register.

Please bring your confirmation email with you to the event. For more information call (845) 808-1390

Please place all materials to be discarded in rearmost compartment or trunk of your vehicle.

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The mission of the Putnam County Department of Health is to improve and protect the health of our community.

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