Vernon Announces Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

From Vernon Department of Public Works:

Vernon residents may dispose of hazardous waste at the Olcott Street facility in Manchester. The collection dates for 2016 are April 2, May 7, June 4, August 27, September 24, and October 29. In addition, there will be a hazardous waste collection at the Stafford Town Garage on October 15. All collections are held on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM.

The drop-off is free to Town residents but the Town is billed $43 per participating vehicle, therefore, it is requested that residents bring as many hazardous materials as possible to the collection site, possibly car-pooling with neighbors.

The following items will not be accepted: latex or oil-based paints, alkaline batteries, asbestos, smoke detectors, compressed gas cylinders, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, and fire extinguishers. Motor oil and antifreeze may be disposed of at the Transfer Station at no charge to Vernon residents. Latex or oil-based paints may be brought to Sherwin Williams located at 100 Tolland Turnpike (Rt. 83). They will accept up to 5 gallons per day free of charge providing cans are labelled, sealed and non-leaking.