Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days

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A FREE SERVICE FOR ALL HUDSON COUNTY RESIDENTS AT ALL FOUR LOCATIONS! “Removing dangerous materials from our homes by participating in Hudson County’s Household Hazardous Waste program is a smart way to protect our families and the environment.” – Tom DeGise, County Executive

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 9AM–1PM

This program is sponsored,

BAYONNE: NORTON PAINTS, 148 EAST 5TH STREET SECAUCUS: REC CENTER, 1200 KOELLE BLVD.

in part, by a grant from the NJDEP-Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste. Residents

NOW ACCEPTING THERMOSTATS! Tires Cleaners and Corrosives Pool and Photographic Chemicals Oil-Based Paints Oil-Based Varnishes Rechargeable and Car Batteries Propane Tanks (from barbecue grills only) Solvents and Thinners Pesticides and Herbicides Formaldehyde Used Motor Oil Old Gasoline Fire Extinguishers Compact Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes Antifreeze Marine & Auto Flares

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Fluorescent Bulbs To be accepted at HHW Days, you must place bulbs back in original packaging, in an air tight container or wrap the bulb in cellophane, newspaper, or duct tape.

Frank Pestana, Chairman James P. Doran, Ed.D., Vice Chairman Stephen J. Gallo, Treasurer Frank Lorenzo, Secretary Fred M. Bado Oren K. Dabney, Sr. Nicholas Goldsack Martin T. Martinetti John A. Peneda Board of chosen freeholders

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Latex Paint Latex paint manufactured after 1991 now falls below federal and state hazardous waste standards. It will not be accepted at HHW Days. Instead, let paint air dry, or use cat litter, sand or another absorbent, then dispose of in your regular trash (remove all lids).

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Norman M. Guerra Chief Executive Officer

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Batteries Alkaline Batteries now fall below federal and state hazardous waste standards, and should be disposed of in your regular trash. Rechargeable batteries, found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, and remote control toys must still be recycled. Prior to bringing your batteries to HHWCollection, you will need to cap or tape each terminal end of every battery.

Reminder: Please DO NOT bring helium, freon or oxygen tanks to HHW Days, only propane barbecue tanks are accepted.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 9AM–1PM

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Computers/Printers/Monitors Consumer Electronics Cell Phones Alkaline batteries Latex paint Explosives Smoke detectors Compressed gas cylinders/tanks TCBs, TCCD (such as freon and helium) Woodlife Dioxin Asbestos Kepone Infectious waste Silvex 2,4,5-t Radioactive material Unknown/unidentified material Ballasts Washers/dryers/refrigerators/ air conditioners Any OTC or prescription drugs

FREE TIRE AMNESTY EVENT @ HHW DAYS! Hudson County residents are asked to bring no more than 4 tires for proper disposal. If you cannot participate in this year’s Tire Amnesty Event, either store tires indoors (in a garage or shed) or cover them until they can be disposed of properly.* *Contact your municipal DPW for disposal locations and cost.

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