Residents Get To Dispose Of Hazardous Waste: DeKalb

DECATUR, GA -- Residents who have been yearning to dispose of chemicals, old vehicle batteries or other acidic items from their homes will have the chance this weekend.

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division is hosting a household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, March 25, the county said.

The county says hazardous materials such as "aerosols, batteries, adhesives, flammables, lawn care products, fluorescent light bulbs, photo chemicals, artist supplies, paint and paint-related products" will be accepted.

There are some prohibitions, though. Items such as "agricultural waste, ammunition, pharmaceuticals, radioactive materials, biohazardous and biomedical waste" will not be accepted, the county said.

There is a 10-gallon paint limit per vehicle, the county said.

The event runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032.

The event, sponsored by the DeKalb County Sanitation Division in partnership with MXI Environmental Services LLC, offers participants an opportunity to properly dispose of dangerous household chemicals that are no longer in use.

Hazardous materials such as "aerosols, batteries, adhesives, flammables, lawn care products, fluorescent light bulbs, photo chemicals, artist supplies, paint and paint-related products will be accepted. Items such as agricultural waste, ammunition, pharmaceuticals, radioactive materials, biohazardous and biomedical waste will not be accepted. Participants will be limited to 10 gallons of paint per vehicle.

Participation is free and only open to DeKalb County residents. Proper identification to prove DeKalb County residency may be requested.

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