Dispose of hazardous waste on August 20

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 12:35

To the Editor:

The town of Knox will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for residents of the towns of Knox and Berne on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knox highway garage, at the intersection of  Route 146 and Street and Middle roads, across from the Township Tavern.

This is an opportunity to safely dispose of old home, pool, garden, and hobby chemicals and more.  Please call your town clerk for a free permit to participate:  Knox residents call (518) 872-2551, Berne residents call (518) 872-1448.

For a list of acceptable items, pick up a flyer at your town hall or transfer station, or visit www.knoxny.org.  If you have questions, please call (518) 618-5376.

Thank you!

Amy Lauterbach Pokorny

Knox

Editor’s note: Amy Lauterbach Pokorny is the deputy supervisor of Knox.

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