Hazardous Waste is not just an industrial problem. Many household products contain hazardous chemicals. When we throw them in the trash, these chemicals may contaminate our drinking water. When tossed in the trash, the wastes may injure sanitation workers. Please act responsibly when disposing of your Hazardous Waste.
Bring your unwanted hazardous wastes to the following collection days for safe disposal.
2020 Fall Schedule
Saturday September 12th
Saturday September 26th
Saturday October 17th
8:00-Noon
by Appointment Only 736-3111 (Leave a message with your name, phone number, and address. Someone will return your call to schedule).
Examples of Household Hazardous Waste :
Motor Oil, oil based paint, brake fluid, insecticides, oven cleaners, drain cleaners, bleach, solvents, pool chemicals, mothballs, antifreeze, herbicides, dye, nail polish, batteries, photo chemicals, lawn chemicals, toilet cleaners, fertilizer, metal polish, floor cleaners, wood strippers, muriatic acid, creosote and sealants.
These and other hazardous wastes should be separated from the normal waste stream. Left in the normal waste stream they can contaminate soil and groundwater, clog storm sewers, over burden septic systems, corrode plumbing systems, or cause harmful emissions from incinerators.
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