Saturday Is The Last Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off For 2023 In Somerset Co: See Info

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — This Saturday is the last free drop-off event in Somerset County for residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, said the County Division of Solid Waste Management.

The event will be Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the South County Public Works Facility (410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844).

Items that can be dropped off include oil- and latex-based paints, pool chemicals, motor oil and various vehicle fluids, and propane tanks (see more below).

Residents must stay in their vehicles, with materials easily accessible from the trunk, cargo area, or truck bed.

Participants must be ready to show proof of their residency with a current driver's license, valid lease, tax bill or any other bill with a Somerset County address.

Accepted Hazardous Waste Items

Banned or outdated pesticides, antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluid, wet-cell car batteries, motor oil (five-gallon maximum), fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light bulbs, ammonia-based cleaners, gasoline, kerosene, mercury switches, oil-based paints, pool chemicals, latex-based paint, propane tanks and rechargeable and button-cell batteries.

Items Not Accepted

DO NOT drop off tires, electronics (computers and televisions), infectious waste, gas cylinders, smoke detectors, air conditioners, or dehumidifiers. Business and commercial vehicles are also not allowed.

For more information about the types and quantities of materials that will be accepted at the event, contact the Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management at 908-231-7109, send an email to solidwaste@co.somerset.nj.us or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/HHW.

For more information about recycling electronics, contact the Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management at 908-231-7109, email solidwaste@co.somerset.nj.us or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/e-waste.