Bethel Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Scheduled For 2025

BETHEL, CT — The Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA) has announced its schedule for the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off events, which will take place across multiple towns in Connecticut. These events provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of hazardous household materials.

The collection events will be held on the following dates and locations:

• April 5 – Danbury Public Works (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• May 10 – Newtown Public Works (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• June 21 – Bethel High School (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Sept. 6 – Weston Public Works (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Oct. 4 – New Milford John Pettibone School (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Nov. 1 – Brookfield High School (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

The events are open to residents of participating HRRA towns, including Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, Weston, and Wilton. Proper identification is required.

Residents can drop off a variety of hazardous household items, including paints, stains, varnishes, cleaning products, pesticides, herbicides, automotive fluids, and rechargeable batteries. However, certain materials such as motor oil, antifreeze, ammunition, pharmaceuticals, and medical waste will not be accepted and should be disposed of through alternative means.

Participants are required to remain in their vehicles while workers unload hazardous waste. Items should be placed in the back of vehicles for easy access. Smoking is prohibited at the event sites.

For additional information on acceptable materials and alternative disposal options, residents can visit www.HRRA.org or contact HRRA at info@HRRA.org.