Orange County Announces Final 2025 Hazardous Waste and Medication Collection Events
On November 6, 2025 Orange County issued an advisory announcing the final household hazardous waste and Safe Scripts pharmaceutical collection events for 2025, including a New Hampton site at the Transfer Station number one maintenance garage. The notice provided dates, times, and a map note about the service entrance across from the Mid Hudson Psychiatric Center, and reminded residents of acceptable items and drop off procedures to protect community health and the environment.
Orange County posted an advisory on November 6, 2025 detailing the final round of household hazardous waste and Safe Scripts medication collection events for the year. The notice singled out the New Hampton event held at the Orange County Transfer Station number one maintenance garage and included site dates and times on the county website. A map note advised that the service entrance for the New Hampton location is across from the Mid Hudson Psychiatric Center.
The county reminded residents about the types of materials accepted at the collections. Household hazardous waste items include paints, solvents, and batteries, while the Safe Scripts program accepts unwanted and expired medications. The advisory made clear that sharps are not accepted in the take back for pharmaceuticals and that residents should follow local instructions and signage at each collection site. Additional 2025 collection dates and site locations were also posted in November to help residents plan ahead.
For residents across Orange County the events offer a practical and accessible option to remove potentially harmful materials from homes. Proper disposal reduces the risk of accidental poisoning, limits the chance that chemicals enter storm drains and waterways, and keeps batteries and other items out of the regular waste stream where they can cause fires or contaminate soils. The Safe Scripts medication take back contributes to public safety by removing expired and unwanted drugs from homes, which is a recognized tool for reducing diversion and accidental ingestion.
Local officials framed the advisory as part of ongoing municipal services that intersect with broader environmental and public health goals. Community programs that facilitate safe disposal mirror efforts seen across the United States and internationally to reduce pollution and to manage household hazardous materials responsibly. For Orange County residents these events represent a hands on measure to protect neighborhood health and local water resources.
Residents seeking exact dates, times, and site maps were directed to the county webpage for the advisory at orangecountygov.com. The county encouraged participants to review the posted instructions and to arrive prepared according to site guidance to ensure efficient and safe drop off.
