'Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event' This Saturday

Newtown CT

03 May, 2022

3:54 PM

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NEWTOWN, CT — The Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority is hosting a "Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Newtown Public Works Garage, located at 4 Turkey Hill Road, in Newtown. The event is only open to residents of Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, Weston and Wilton. Hazardous materials accepted include camera batteries, moth balls, paints, septic tank degreasers and more. See below for a more complete list. What Is Accepted: PaintsStains and VarnishesPaint Thinners & StrippersWood PreservativesResins, Rosins & AdhesivesPolishes for Furniture, Floor & MetalsCleaners for Rugs & UpholsteryCleaners for Oven, Toilet Bowl & DrainsSwimming Pool ChemicalsPesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides (including Lawn Care Products)Flea PowderMoth BallsSpot RemoversDry Cleaning SolventsLighter FluidsSeptic Tank DegreasersEngine DegreasersWaste Fuels (Kerosene, Gasoline)Carburetor Cleaners, Brake FluidsTransmission Fluids, Car WaxesFull or Partially Full Aerosol CansRubber Cement, Airplane GluePhoto Chemicals, Chemistry SetsHobby SuppliesRechargeable (Ni-Cd) BatteriesCamera BatteriesMercury Thermostats, Thermometers1 lb. Single Use Propane Cylinders What Is Not Accepted: Empty Aerosol Cans (put in garbage)Household Batteries (put in garbage)PCB CapacitorsSmoke DetectorsAuto Batteries & TiresMotor Oil & Antifreeze (Recycle at Town Drop Off Center)Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives (Call the Police Depart.)Radioactive MaterialsUnknown GasesControlled SubstancesPathological MaterialPharmaceutical or Medical WastesElectronics, Computers, VCRs20 lb. Refillable Propane Tanks Protocol: Drivers must remain in their vehicles at all timesPlace only items you want removed at the back of your vehicle.Keep your windows rolled up.Be ready to place driver's license against window for proof of residency.Workers will remove the contents and will be in full safety gear.Fuel containers will not be poured out and returned at this event due to COVID-19Wait times vary from 5 to 30 minutes depending on volume of traffic. Please plan.The HRRA reserves the right to inspect vehicles with excessive amounts of material.Large quantities are subject to fees. Call or email the HRRA if you need additional guidance: 203.775.4539 or [email protected]