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Monroe Residents: Get Rid of Hazardous Waste

Get rid of paint, weed killer and other hazardous waste.

Trumbull will hold its hazardous waste collection on Saturday May 30.

Trumbull, Monroe and Easton residents can bring waste between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 307 Indian Ledge Park Drive. Residents must show their Connecticut driver’s license.

Materials should be brought in closed original containers.

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Some accepted items:

 Oil Based Paints & Strippers

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 Paint Thinner, Solvents, Stains & Varnishes  Solvent Adhesives

 Lighter Fluid

 Waste Fuels: Kerosene, Gasoline

 Engine Degreaser

 Carburetor Cleaner, Brake Fluid

 Transmission Fluid

 Pesticides & Insecticides

 Weed Killers, Moth Balls

 Flea Powder

 Resins & Adhesives

 Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue

 Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies

 Photo Chemicals, Chemistry Sets

 Furniture, Floor, Metal Polishes

 Oven, Toilet & Drain Cleaners

 Rug & Upholstery Cleaner

 Dry Cleaning Solvents

 Spot Removers

 Swimming Pool Chemicals

 Fluorescent Light Bulbs

 Mercury Thermometers

What not to bring:

Latex Paint (can be solidified & thrown in the trash)

 Asbestos

 Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives

 Radioactives, Smoke Detectors

 Infectious & Biological Wastes

 Prescription Drugs/Syringes

 Commercial or Industrial Waste

 Empty Containers

 Compressed Gas Cylinders/Propane Tanks

 Tires *

 Antifreeze *  Waste Motor Oil *

 Car Batteries *

 Household Alkaline Batteries *

 Cooking Oil *

*These items may be disposed of daily at the TEaM Transfer Station on 101 Spring Hill Road.

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