Mercer County Collects Hazardous Waste From Residents In Lawrence Township July 15

The Mercer County Improvement Authority will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, July 15, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John T. Dempster Fire School at 350 Lawrence Station Road in Lawrence, rain or shine. The event is for Mercer County residents who would like to recycle common residential chemical wastes or used electronics.

While no registration is necessary, the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and 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, and Mercer County residents can do so on July 15 at the Dempster facility.

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.

A third and final Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day in 2017 is planned for Oct. 7. For more information, call 609-278-8086 or visit www.mcianj.org.

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