Dispose of Hazardous Trash on Sunday

Middlesex County residents will have a chance to dispose of paint cans, used motor oil, flammable liquids, pesticides and other dangerous materials during Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day on Sunday, March 17 at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, residents may drop off the following materials, according to the Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management:

• Pesticides/herbicides
• Flammable liquids
• Solvents
• Pool chemicals
• Used motor oil and oil filters
• Paints
• Rechargeable and button cell batteries. Alkaline batteries can be thrown away in the normal trash. 
• Anti-freeze
• Propane tanks
• Fluorescent light bulbs including compact fluorescent bulbs (no broken bulbs)

Residents wishing to dispose of asbestos must pre-register in advance, and can bring a maximum of 500 pounds.

Tires, electronics and appliances, medications, explosives, medical waste and furniture will not be accepted, according to the county.

For more information, visit http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/planningboard/solidwaste.asp. 

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