Hazardous Waste Collection Set for June 1 in Enfield

June 1, 2013 is the one day Enfield residents will have the opportunity to dispose of their hazardous waste. Free residential hazardous waste collection (and paper shredding) will take place at the Stanley E. Jablonski Complex on 40 Moody Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This year, there is only one date and one location for Enfield residents to dispose of household hazardous waste. Enfield officials are asking residents to take notice and gather their household hazardous waste for the June 1 collection.

Residential household hazardous waste only will be accepted.

Pesticides, herbicides, weed killers, fertilizers, CFL's and flourescent light bulbs are among the items to bring. Other items to be brought to the collection are oil-based paint, paint thinners, varnish, stains, rechargeable household batteries, hobby and photographic and pool chemicals, as well as household cleaners, antifreeze and mercury.

In addition,  on June 1, paper shredding is available for residents who would like to dispose of old documents containing personal information. Boxes of papers, canceled  checks, bills, records and other materials will be securely shredded and recycled.

There are no fees for this service, but proof of residency is required.

For more information about the hazardous waste collection, as well as a list of what can and cannot be accepted, visit the Town of Enfield website at http://www.enfield-ct.gov/dpw, or call the Town of Enfield Department of Public Works at 860-763-7560.