Politics & Government

Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Day Saturday

Towns that can participate include Southbury, Oxford, Naugatuck, Middlebury and Woodbury.

A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Paint Collection Day is scheduled for the towns of Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, and Woodbury for Saturday, April 12 from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The event will be held at City Hill Middle School (441 City Hill Street) in Naugatuck. The collection starts promptly at 8:00 A.M. There is no need to line up before 8:00 A.M.

There is no charge to residents. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, tax bill, or other identification, is required for entrance. The event is sponsored by the Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley and participating towns.

Household hazardous wastes are any wastes produced in the home that are poisonous, flammable, reactive, or corrosive. These wastes are harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. The goal of the program is to keep potentially hazardous waste out of local landfills and sewers, providing extra protection for wetlands and waterways. In addition, residents may now bring latex (water-based) paint to the collection event for the first time. While not considered hazardous waste, the latex paint will be accepted as part of a new statewide paint product stewardship program.

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Examples of wastes that will be accepted include: oil- and latex-based paints and stains, thermometers and thermostats containing mercury, drain and oven cleaners, upholstery cleaners, wood cleaners, strippers and varnishes, pesticides, poisons, pool and photo chemicals, automotive cleaners and fluids, grease and rust solvents, aerosols, and metal polishes.

Items that will not be accepted include: auto batteries, motor oil, propane tanks, compressed gas cylinders, asbestos, smoke detectors, explosives, radioactive or medical waste, grout, joint compound, and empty containers of any kind. The contractor reserves the right to reject additional materials.

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Up to 50 lbs. of residential waste will be accepted per vehicle. Residents should leave materials in the original container whenever possible. When arriving at the collection site, residents are asked to stay in their cars at all times. Trained waste handlers will remove materials from the cars.

Unacceptable materials will be returned or left in the vehicle and information will be given on how to dispose of them.

Event: Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection

Event Date: Saturday, July 26, 2014

Event Time: 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Admission Fee: Free

Event Organizers: The Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley and participating towns. Southbury Public Works Department (203) 262-0622

Event Location: City Hill Middle School, 441 City Hill Street, Naugatuck, CT


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