The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will be holding its next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day Sunday, March 15, 2015.
This event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Middlesex County College, Mill Road entrance, in Edison.
Hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed of are potentially dangerous to children and animals, a potential cause of ground water and other environmental pollution, and a potential threat to garbage collection crews.
Acceptable materials include but are not limited to: pesticides/herbicides, flammable liquids, solvents, pool chemicals, used motor oil, oil filters, paints, rechargeable and button cell batteries, anti-freeze, propane tanks, fluorescent light bulbs, including compact fluorescent bulbs (no broken bulbs) and asbestos. Residents wishing to bring asbestos must pre-register by calling the Division. The asbestos must be double bagged.
Materials not accepted at the drop-off day include: tires, electronics, explosives/munitions, infectious/medical waste, household medications, appliances/furniture, unknown materials and empty containers. Containers exceeding 10 gallons are prohibited.
Residents with tires can contact the Division for information regarding a separate tire recycling program.
Alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt that have the word ALKALINE imprinted on them) can be thrown out in the normal trash.
The drop-off day is sponsored by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and conducted in cooperation with Middlesex County College. The event is open to residents of Middlesex County and is free of charge. Items should be brought in clearly marked containers.
For further information, contact the Division of Solid Waste Management by calling (732) 745-4170, by e-mailing solidwaste@co.middlesex.nj.us