Household Hazardous Waste Collection In Morris County

CHATHAM, NJ — Morris County officials are advising residents to check under their kitchen sinks, garages and sheds for hazardous products and materials that have outstayed their welcome.

In addition to the permanent household hazardous waste facility in Mount Olive, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority hosts disposal event days to provide Morris County residents with a safe, cost-free, and environmentally conscious way to dispose of unwanted household items that cannot be disposed of in regular trash.

The first disposal event will be held on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany. A current driver's license, valid lease, tax bill, or any other bill with a Morris County address is required as proof of residency. Individuals who do not have proof of residency will be denied entry to the event.

Common examples of acceptable materials include the following:

• adhesives
• aerosol cans
• automotive cleaning products
• batteries
• fire extinguishers
• gasoline/diesel gas
• fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs
• oil-based paints and varnishes, stains, lacquers
• pool chemicals and chlorine
• solvents and paint thinners

The following materials are unacceptable at HHW programs:

• ammunition
• benzoyl peroxide
• fireworks
• isopropyl ether
• perchloric acid
• compressed gas cylinders
• dried, hard, solid latex paint or empty paint cans
• appliances
• tires
• radioactive materials or X-ray machines
• medical waste
• smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors

To provide equitable access to the program, these events are held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations throughout the County.

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