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Norwalk Announces 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Acceptable items include oil and latex paints, lighter fluid, gasoline, transmission fluid, pesticides and other hazardous waste.
NORWALK, CT — The city has announced the schedule for its 2023 Household Hazardous Waste collection events in and around Norwalk.
According to a news release provided by the city, the events are free to Norwalk residents and include an upcoming event on April 22 in Westport from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The collection event in Westport will take place at the Greens Farm Railroad Station on New Creek Road, between Interstate 95 and the Metro-North Railroad tracks, in Parking Lot #1.
Norwalk will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Day event Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Norwalk High School, located at 23 Calvin Murphy Drive.
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Those who attend are asked to have their driver's license or vehicle registration available. The event is open to residents only; no commercial or business loads will be accepted.
The following Household Hazardous Waste events are also free to Norwalk residents:
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| Date | Town | Location | Hours |
| April 22 | Westport | Greens Farm Railroad Station New Creek Road (between I-95 and Metro-North RR Tracks) Parking Lot #1 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| May 13 | Greenwich | Island Beach Parking Lot Arch Street | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| June 3 | Darien | Noroton Heights RR Station (south side parking lot) Hollow Tree Ridge Road | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| July 15 | Stamford | Rippowam School 381 High Ridge Road | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Aug. 26 | Norwalk | Norwalk High School 23 Calvin Murphy Drive | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Sept. 16 | New Canaan | Wastewater Treatment Plant 394 Main Street | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
City officials also noted Wilton and Weston are no longer participating.
How To Transport HHW Materials Safely
- Leave materials in original labeled containers.
- Tighten caps and lids.
- Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspapers.
- Sort and pack separately: paint, pesticides, household cleaners, etc.
- Pack your car and drive directly to the HHW event.
- Please do NOT mix chemicals!
For quantities in excess of 40 pounds or 30 gallons, or for any other questions regarding the HHW collection, please call Norwalk Customer Service at (203) 854-3200.
Acceptable HHW
- Oil & Latex Paints and Strippers
- Paint Thinner, Solvent, Stains
- Pool Chemicals
- Lighter Fluid
- Rubber Cement
- Airplane Glue
- Waste Fuels (Kerosene, Gasoline)
- Fiberglass Resin
- Engine Degreaser
- Photo Chemicals
- Chemistry Sets
- Carburetor Cleaner
- Brake Fluid Furniture
- Floor and Metal Polishes
- Transmission Fluid
- Car Wax
- Oven Cleaners
- Poisons, Insecticides and Pesticides
- Toilet Bowl and Drain Cleaners
- Weed Killers and Mothballs
- Rug and Upholstery Cleaners
- No-Pest Strips
- Flea Powder
- Dry Cleaning Solvents
- Driveway Sealer
- Septic Tank Degreasers
- Art and Hobby Supplies
- Creosote
HHW in original sealed containers with a screw cap, if possible, are recommended.
Not Acceptable HHW
- Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives
- Radioactive Wastes
- Infectious and Biological Wastes
- Prescription Medicines/Syringes
- Penta Brand Wood Preservatives
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Smoke Detectors (Return to Manufacturer)
- Commercial or Industrial Waste
- Empty Containers or Drums
- Asbestos
Norwalk residents ONLY, please dispose of the following at the Norwalk Transfer Station:
- Propane Tanks (fees apply)
- Tires (fees apply)
- Electronics
- Used Motor (Waste) Oil
- Antifreeze (fees apply)
- Vehicle/Car/Lead Acid Batteries
- Lithium Batteries (fees apply)
- Alkaline Batteries (e.g. AA, C, D, etc.)
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