Groton Regional Household Hazardous Waste Day, Paper Shredding & Mercury Collection Schedule – 2021

Groton CT

23 March, 2021

3:57 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Groton: March 22, 2021 Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Proof of residency is required Date Host Location April 3, 2021 Stonington Highway Department 86 Alpha Avenue May 1, 2021 New London New London High School 490 Jefferson Avenue June 5, 2021 Colchester Colchester Town Hall 127 Norwich Avenue June 19, 2021 Norwich Norwich Public Works 50 Clinton Avenue July 10, 2021 Groton Fitch High School 101 Groton Long Point Road August 7, 2021 Montville Tyl Middle School 166 Chesterfield Road Oakdale (off Route 163) September 11, 2021 North Stonington Wheeler Middle and High School 297 Norwich Westerly Road October 16, 2021 Griswold Griswold Highway Garage 1148 Voluntown Road Route 138 (East of Route 395) November 6, 2021 Ledyard Ledyard High School 24 Gallop Hill Road For more information & questions about collections please contact Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority, 7 Hurlbutt Road Suite 1, Gales Ferry, CT 06335 www.SCRRRA.org. Phone: 860-381-5558 Fax: 860-381-5948. Free and safe disposal. Groton Residents can attend any one of these collections. What are hazardous household wastes? Hazardous household wastes are those wastes produced in our households that are hazardous in nature, but are not regulated as hazardous waste, under federal and state laws. Such consumer waste products, if carelessly managed can, and frequently do, create environmental and public health hazards. Hazardous household wastes should be disposed of properly by licensed professional haulers. Hazardous household waste includes: Drain cleaner Metal polish Dry cleaning fluid Arts & crafts supplies Oven cleaner Photo chemicals Floor cleaners Fluorescent bulbs Fire starters Transmission fluid Gasoline Kerosene Waxes and polishes Brake fluid Rust preventatives Wood preservatives Oil and Latex based paint Lead based paint Degreasers Paint thinner Herbicides Rodent killers Muriatic acid Cesspool cleaners Fertilizers Insert sprays Pool Chemicals No-pest strips Solvents Sealants Wood strippers Pesticides Why Collect? To protect our groundwater from contamination by hazardous wastes. When hazardous wastes are poured down the drain, dumped outside, or thrown in the trash, they eventually make their way into our water and air supply. Hazardous materials which cannot be used up should be disposed of properly using licensed professional haulers. They have the facilities to incinerate, neutralize, store or recycle these items. What can we take? Acceptable Materials From the House: From the garage: From the Workbench: From the yard/garden: Drain cleaner Oven Cleaner Metal polish Photo Chemicals Dry cleaning fluids Floor cleaners Arts/crafts supplies Florescent bulbs Fire starters cleaner Gasoline Old chemistry sets Waxes, polishes Transmission fluid Brake fluid Rust preventatives Wood preservatives Oil and Latex based paint Lead based paint Degreasers Empty Aerosol cans Paint thinner Solvents Sealants Wood strippers Pesticides Herbicides Rodent killers Muriatic acid Fertilizers Insect sprays Pool chemicals No-pest strips Who is it for? All Groton Residents, ID Required – Waste from residential sources only. NO COMMERCIAL USERS. How? Preparation at home: Pack carefully in original containers only, sealed and labeled and placed in a cardboard carton. Containers will not be returned to you. Do not mix materials. Limits Liquid – 10 total gallons (5 gal. container or less) Solid – 20 total pounds Place carefully in car, prevent tipping. Drive carefullly. Do Not Smoke while handling and transporting material. Leave children and pets at home. At collection Site: Remain in your car. Follow directions of on-site official. Materials "not" acceptable: Asbestos: Call SCRRRA at (860) 381-5558 for the most current disposal information. Propane Tanks: Return to your gas company or where tank was purchased. Alkaline Batteries: Throw out with household trash. Explosives, Fireworks, Ammunition: Contact your police or fire department for proper disposal. Marine Flares: DEP Marine Headquarters. Call 434-8638 for appointment. Water Reactive Material: Chemicals such as peroxides and metallic sodium. Contact your local Fire Marshal for proper disposal. Radioactive Material: Items such as smoke detectors should be returned to the manufacturer. PCB's: Contact SCRRRA at (860) 381-5558 for proper method of disposal. Medications: Usually can be disposed of with trash. Contact CT Dept. of Public Health at (860) 509-7268 if in doubt. Unknown Materials: Contact SCRRRA at (860) 381-5558 . Infectious or Biologically Active Materials: Contact the Health Department at (860) 448-4882 The following items are accepted at the Groton Transfer Station on Flanders Road with proof of Groton residency: Auto batteries Antifreeze Leaves Electronics Fluorescent Light Bulbs Used motor oil Used oil filters Scrap Metal Pallets NO COMMERCIAL USERS This press release was produced by the City of Groton. The views expressed are the author's own.