1st Of 3 Vernon Single Burnable Drop-Off Days Certainly A Hit

VERNON, CT — Vernon residents Wednesday certainly took advantage of the first of three single burnable item drop-off days at the local transfer station.

By noontime, the big green compactor's compartment was practically full with items. As part of a yearly offering by town officials, Vernon residents can drop off a single burnable item (wood and upholstered furniture, plastic/resin outdoor furniture, etc.) at the Transfer Station free of charge.

The next days are Saturday and Sunday.

There's a catch — mattresses and boxsprings do not qualify. Residents seemed to be behaving and following the rules.

Permits and punchcards are not required, but proof of Vernon residency must be shown.

Other items that may regularly be dropped off at the Transfer Station free of charge are waste motor oil and antifreeze, electronics (including televisions), lead acid batteries, and any item that is at least 75 percent metal.

Disposal of freon units would require a permit and punchcard.

In addition, excess trash and recycling may be dropped off free of charge, year-round.

Normal hours for the Transfer Station on Hockanum Boulevard are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.