New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Denise Sheehan Friday announced nearly $2.4 million in grants to 21 municipalities and solid waste authorities to promote the collection and proper disposal of household hazardous wastes. The grant funding is provided from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund.

Many commonly used household hazardous waste products contain some of the same chemical components that are otherwise regulated as hazardous waste when generated by industry. These household products can pose hazards to the consumer and to the environment if they are not properly handled, stored and discarded. The best approach to managing household hazardous waste is through local community educational outreach programs that keep residents informed of how to safely and properly dispose of hazardous products.

ALBANY COUNTY

Town of Bethlehem - $130,000
Town of Guilderland - $35,022

BROOME COUNTY

Broome County - $181,250

ERIE COUNTY

Erie County - $70,000
Northeast Southtowns Board of Erie County - $57,500

GENESEE, LIVINGSTON, ORLEANS AND WYOMING (GLOW) COUNTIES

GLOW Solid Waste Management Committee - $45,000

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County - $11,000

LEWIS COUNTY

Lewis County - $10,000

MADISON COUNTY

Madison County - $10,900

NIAGARA COUNTY

Town of Wheatfield - $15,000

ONONDAGA COUNTY

Town of Skaneateles - $12,400

OTSEGO COUNTY

Otsego County - $85,000

RENSSELAER COUNTY

Town of Schodack - $12,000

ROCKLAND COUNTY

Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority - $1,200,000

SARATOGA COUNTY

City of Saratoga Springs - $15,500

Town of Clifton Park - $93,000

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY

St. Lawrence County - $12,200

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Town of Islip - $165,000

Town of Shelter Island - $49,600

TOMPKINS COUNTY

Tompkins County - $136,000

WAYNE COUNTY

Western Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority - $11,000