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Hazardous Waste Disposal in Syracuse

Hazardous waste disposal in Syracuse is one of the many services offered by ADCO Environmental Services. ADCO is a full service waste management company offering hazardous and radioactive waste disposal services to waste generators such as businesses, government agencies, and industrial facilities in areas such as Decatur, Forsyth, and Clinton.

Options For Hazardous & Radioactive Waste in Syracuse

ADCO has disposed of almost all types of waste that can be produced around Syracuse. Some waste management services we offer waste generators in and around Syracuse are the final disposition of hazardous and non-hazardous (Non-RCRA) wastes, waste profiling into licensed waste processors, laboratory waste packing (Labpacks), Oil and Coolant disposal, and even radioactive/nuclear waste disposal.

Whether you are a very small quantity generator (VSQG) or a large quantity generator (LQG), ADCO is here to assist you with your waste disposal needs. We’re even able to assist you with obtaining an “Episodic Event Waiver” with NYDEC if needed or apply for a whole new EPA ID number.

ADCO specializes in offering all types and sizes of USDOT approved shipping containers to waste generators in and near Syracuse and can even guide you to a supplier you may utilize on your own. Even if you have a leaking drum we are able to assist you. Our staff has been well trained on the proper drum overpacking and repacking requirements set forth by the USDOT and USEPA if the shipping container the waste is contained in is not in “shippable condition” and in need of being replaced to be considered “Shippable”.

ADCO Helps Waste Generators in Syracuse Properly Dispose of Their Waste

ADCO offers businesses, government agencies, and educational facilities in the Syracuse, NY area with turnkey hazardous and radioactive waste management options. ADCO specializes in handling waste streams in a manner our clients in compliance with the regulatory agencies such as state and nationwide all while keeping disposal costs affordable to you!

Many times ADCO is contacted by waste generators that find themselves in rather peculiar situations for how to properly dispose of their waste such as having their waste contained in drums that are considered to be an odd ball size in nature, drums containing unknown contents, and projects where state and/or federal agencies have become involved. Our promise is to properly manage your waste from beginning to end and dispose of your waste at only fully licensed and insured waste processors.

ADCO Offers Syracuse a One Stop Shop

We have prepared countless waste profiles for clients nationwide and are very familiar with the waste profiling process at waste processors which changes constantly. ADCO’s staff is well aware that the preparation of the paperwork needed to ship out hazardous waste is very time consuming to prepare and often very confusing which is why we want you to know we can prepare your waste profiles and shipping manifests for you.

Hazardous waste profiles are prepared in-house by our staff which has many years of knowledge when it comes to working with waste processors and knowing what is required to get your waste profiles approved. Once your waste profiles are approved, we will contact you to schedule a mutually agreeable time to have the waste removed from your facility for final disposal.

We Specialize in Following Services in Syracuse:

  • Hazardous Waste Disposal

  • Lab packing / Laboratory Clean-outs

  • Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal

  • Radioactive Waste Disposal

  • Servicing Industrial Clients

  • Spill Clean-Ups

  • Waste Remediation Projects

    • Hazardous Waste Disposal in Syracuse Summary for Residents:

    🏡 For Households (Residents)

    Use the OCRRA County Household Toxics Program:

  • Open to Onondaga County residents (excluding the Town/Village of Skaneateles)
  • You may bring up to 20 gallons of liquids and 30 pounds of solids, with containers no larger than 5 gallons each
  • Collection is available at the special OCRRA drop-off facility Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month (by appointment only)
  • Items must be household-generated; commercial/business waste is not accepted
  • There is no direct charge to residents, but typical handling costs average around $100 per vehicle for OCRRA.

    • Acceptable household items include:

  • Cleaning solvents, automotive fluids, pesticides, paint thinners, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, mercury-containing devices (thermostats, thermometers), small propane tanks (empty 1lb camping cylinders), and fire extinguishers—subject to OCRRA’s specifics townofmanlius.org+1syracuseenv.com+1.

    • What OCRRA does not collect:

  • Residential trash, electronics recycling (handled separately via NYSDEC ewaste sites)
  • Large propane tanks (> 1lb), fire extinguishers, and chemistry lab chemicals (not household)
  • These require separate specialized programs or business disposal routes

    • 🏢 For Businesses (Small Quantity or Larger Generators)

    Businesses must follow NYSDEC and RCRA hazardous waste rules:

    1. Determine your generator status:

  • CESQG (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator): ≤ 220lb/month nonacute hazardous waste, ≤ 2.2lb of acute hazardous waste DEC External Applications+1rocklandgreen.com+1.
  • SQG (Small Quantity Generator): 220–2,200lb/month nonacute waste, ≤ 2.2lb acute waste; more than that, you’re an LQG DEC External Applications.

    • 2. Obtain an EPA ID number (required for SQGs & LQGs):

  • Submit EPA Form 870012 to EPA Region 2 (serving New York) or via the RCRAInfo submission system DEC External Applications.

    • 3. Manage waste properly on-site:

  • Follow storage limits (e.g. up to 1,000 kg for CESQG, up to 6,000 kg for SQG) and time limits (typically 180 days) DEC External Applicationsehss.syr.edu.
  • Use compatible, labeled containers; inspect weekly; maintain satellite accumulation limits (e.g. 55gal) ehss.syr.eduDEC External Applications.
  • If you store more than 185 gallons of liquid waste over a sole source aquifer, secondary containment is required Wikipedia+11DEC External Applications+11Municode Library+11.

    • 4. Ship waste off-site to a permitted facility (TSDF or universal waste handler):

  • Part 364 permitted transporters, prepare a proper DOTapproved manifest or eManifest, placards, and LDR notices for wastes subject to Land Disposal Restrictions.

    • 5. Alternatively, hire a licensed hazardous waste disposal company such as ADCO:

  • Firms like ADCO Environmental Services provide waste dispsoal service in Syracuse and handle pickups, manifests, characterization, labeling, and disposal from cradle to grave. Typical projects range from $500 to $3,000 depending on volume and waste type.
  • They can assist with unknown chemical streams, PCB/TCE soils, pesticides, bulbs, etc., and help ensure compliance with RCRA/NYS rules.

    • 📋 Summary Table

    CategoryWhat To Do
    Residents (household)Use OCRRA Household Toxics drop-off by appointment for up to 20 gal or 30 lb per trip.
    CESQG BusinessSelf-transport to TSDF; follow CESQG limits; no EPA ID needed if under 220lb nonacute/month.
    SQG / LQG BusinessGet an EPA ID, manage up to regulatory accumulation limits, use permitted transporter and manifest to TSDF.
    All businessesMay hire disposal firms (e.g., ADCO Environmental Services) for full-service handling and compliance.

    ✅ Steps You Can Follow Now

    1. Identify what you have: Sort household vs. business waste; estimate volumes.

    2. If you’re a resident: Schedule an OCRRA dropoff appointment (via OCRRA.org).

    3. If you’re a business: Determine your generator category; if SQG or LQG, apply for an EPA ID and plan a permitted shipment.

    4. Find certified disposal services: OCRRA for household, licensed firms or permitted TSDF/transporters for business.

    5. Maintain records and use manifests: Keep documentation of what you sent, who handled it, and when. You’re liable from “cradle to grave” under RCRA/New York law.