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WHY WASTE? OUR GUIDE TO NEW IDEAS, TIPS, TRENDS AND THINGS WE LOVE IN OUR COUNTIES.
WATCH THEM LIGHT UP THE SKY
What’s on the agenda for July 4th weekend? Towns in Morris and Essex counties are planning fireworks, parades and concerts to celebrate Independence Day. A sampling: • Cedar Grove fireworks display June 30, 7 p.m. at Panther Park • East Hanover “4th of July” fireworks July 2, with food vendors, music and fireworks starting at 8 p.m. at Lurker Park • Lake Hopatcong fireworks July 1 at 9:30 p.m. at Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club • Livingston Independence Day celebration July 4, which includes AutoFest, an opening ceremony, the Mountain Jam Band performance at 7:45 p.m., followed by the fireworks spectacular at 9:15 p.m., all at Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive. • Mendham celebration July 1, featuring live music, giveaways, food trucks, arts and crafts and a fireworks show starting at 6:30 p.m. at Mosle Field • Parsippany concert and fireworks display July 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at Parsippany Hills High School • Randolph Township Freedom Festival from June 30 to July 2, featuring a parade and fireworks July 2 starting at 6 p.m. at County College of Morris
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You’re not alone if you’ve been storing cleaners and other chemicals under the sink or in the garage that you no longer need but can’t put out with the regular garbage pickups. But there’s something you can do about it. Both of our counties have municipal hazardous waste collection programs. The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority asks residents (no businesses, please!) to bring their hazardous waste materials to drop-off events at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in Parsippany June 11 or Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents must show proof of address. The Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection was just held in May, but stay tuned for another one likely in October. The lists below reveal things you may—and may not—bring: Acceptable: Aerosol cans, antifreeze, blacktop sealant, bug spray, disinfectants, drain cleaners, fertilizer, fire extinguishers, fluorescent light bulbs, gasoline, insecticides, kerosene, paints and varnishes, pesticides, propane gas cylinders (1- and 20-lb. only), thermostats, thermometers, used motor oil and filters. Unacceptable: Empty or hardened paint cans, alkaline batteries, unlabeled waste or containers with unknown contents, medical waste and sharps, radioactive materials, explosives, compressed cylinders (oxygen or acetylene), computers, electronics, smoke detectors, construction debris, tires. For a complete list and more details, visit mcmua.com (Morris) and ecuanj.com (Essex).
WHERE THERE’S A GRILL, THERE’S A WAY
For Father’s Day on June 19 or simply the first summerlike days, this month gives outdoor cooks their cue to ’cue. But are your backyard barbecue and its accoutrements in tiptop shape? If not, these businesses can help: If you need repair or maintenance…try Gilenson, the Gas Grill Experts. These pros will make your grill look and cook like new. And if it needs a part, they can help you find it. • 591 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston, 973.994.4004; gasgrillexpertsnj.com
If you need accessories…try Harquail Brothers. This store specializes in grills and outdoor kitchens and sells accessories (and does in-house repairs) for both. These guys even sell flavor chips for your smoker to give your meat a richer taste. • 324 Springfield Ave., Summit, 908.273.2858; harquailbrothers.com
If you need propane…try Modern Propane. If you don’t mind making the trek up to Bergen County, the folks here can help you find the perfect grill for your needs and budget. Otherwise, they’ll deliver propane tanks to your door so you won’t run out of gas right before that July 4 cookout. • 199 Rte. 46, Lodi, 973.778.0812; modernpropane.com
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