Dispose Of Hazardous Waste In LBI Drop-Off Sept. 7

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ocean County is offering a chance to dispose of materials with hazardous waste. Local collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Long Beach Township Department of Public Works (7910 Long Beach Blvd.).

Register by calling 609-978-0913. County residents and farmers can dispose of materials such as old paint, pesticides and many other household products with potentially hazardous materials. Businesses and government agencies aren't eligible.

“This is the perfect opportunity to clean out those old products that can pose a threat to the environment and should not be thrown away with everyday trash,” said Freeholder Gary Quinn, liaison to the Department of Solid Waste Management.

Accepted materials include: paints, thinners, boat paints, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline.

Oxygen tanks and boat flares will not be accepted. Residents can drop off a maximum of 200 pounds of dry material and 20 gallons of liquid.

Program information is also on the county website at www.co.ocean.nj.us/recycle.

If you miss the collection date, the County says you should contact your local recycling centers, which allow for year-round drop-off of several materials such as paint, motor oil and car batteries.

Other hazardous-waste drop-off events include the following:

• July 13 at the Manchester Department of Public Works Garage, 1360 Route 70, Manchester. Call 732-506-5047 to register.
• Aug. 10 at the Jackson Municipal Building parking lot, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson. Register by calling 732-367-0802.

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