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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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