County Hazardous Waste Recycling Day Is April 8 In Lawrence Township

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Mercer County Improvement Authority will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, April 8, the county announced this week.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John T. Dempster Fire School at 350 Lawrence Station Road in Lawrence, rain or shine.

It is for county residents only who would like to recycle common residential chemical wastes or used electronics.

No registration is necessary, but attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license. No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted.

The Electronic Waste Management Act, which took effect in 2011, bans disposal of televisions and all personal or portable computers – including desktop, notebook and laptop computers, as well as computer monitors – in the regular waste stream. These items must be recycled.

Acceptable household items include: aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides and herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil-based paint, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellents, mercury and fluorescent/CFL bulbs.

Acceptable used electronic items include: computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions and microwaves.

Additional Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Days in 2017 are planned for July 15 and Oct. 7. For more information, call 609-278-8086 or visit www.mcianj.org.

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