Hazardous Waste Collection Scheduled For Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A fall household hazardous waste collection is scheduled in Morris County, for residents to get rid of items they can't throw into trash cans.

This includes paints, cleaning chemicals, vehicle batteries, gasoline, pesticides and some flammable items.

This fall, there will be two household hazardous waste recycling events. The first is set for Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 W Hanover Avenue. The second event is scheduled for Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chatham High School.

The two collection events are free to attend, but all attendees must present proof of residency.

Acceptable materials include:

• pesticides
• herbicides
• fertilizer
• oil-based paints, stains, paint thinners and removers
• solvents, automotive fluids, rechargeable and button cell batteries
• pool chemicals
• darkroom chemicals
• aerosol cans (not empty)
• propane cylinders
• small quantities of asbestos (wetted, double bagged and sealed with duct tape),
• driveway sealant
• roofing tar
• fluorescent bulbs
• PCB-ballasts
• mercury thermometers and switches
• household cleaning products
• muriatic acid

keep in mind that electronic devices (e-waste) will no longer be accepted at MCMUA one-day household hazardous waste events. Latex paint, as well as explosive or highly reactive materials such as picric acid or nitro compounds, will also not be accepted. Residents should call (973) 829-8006 for more information and to discuss recycling options.