Community Corner
Hazardous Waste Collection Day is This Saturday, Oct. 5
If you have old fluids or chemicals you want to dispose of, this is where you can do it. It's open to all Durham and Middlefield residents.
There will be a hazardous waste collection day happening this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Middletown.
Here are the details, courtesy of a posting on the Town of Durham's website.
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Middlesex Community College (large parking area)
100 Training Hill Road, Middletown
Who: Residents from the towns of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook
Common Household Hazardous Waste Suggested Items for Disposal
Acids Gasoline & Diesel Polishes
Adhesives, Glues, Pool Chemicals
Aerosols (Full or Partial), Herbicides, Pesticides Rechargeable
Alkaline batteries, Lithium Batteries, Rodent Poison
Ammonia, Insecticides Solvents
Antifreeze Kerosene, & #2 Fuel Oil Transmission Fluid
Artist’s Paints, Lighter Fluid Turpentine
Asbestos, Mercury, Weed Killer
Brake Fluids, Mercury Switches, Wood & Metal Polishes
Batteries, Mercury Thermometers, Wood Preservatives
Cleaning Solvents, Mercury Thermostats, Wood Stains
Degreasers, Moth Balls, Disinfectants
Oil-Based Paints, Drain Cleaners, Oven Cleaners
Epoxy Products, Paint Strippers, Floor Care Products
Paint Thinners, Fluorescent & CFL Bulbs, Photographic Chemicals
***** Items which will Not Be Accepted *****
Ammunition, Empty Containers, Medical Waste, Electronics*
Radioactive Material, Explosives/Fireworks, Medicines/Drugs
Automotive Batteries, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors
Boat and Car Flares, Freon Ice Melt, Oil Filters
Business Waste, Tires, BBQ Propane Tanks
*Consumer electronics can now be brought to each town’s transfer station or landfill.
Preparation of materials for transport and disposal
* Dry material must be in closed containers such as plastic bags and labeled.
* Do not mix materials.
* All materials must be labeled. *Tighten all lids on containers.
* Pack containers in sturdy boxes.
* Transport material in automobile trunk, rear of station wagon, or truck
Directions to Middlesex Community College (large parking area): From Route 9 north and south Take Exit 11 Turn right off exit ramp, Go straight at light onto Bartholomew Road, Take 1st right onto Reservoir Road. Take 1st right onto Training Hill Road No fee to participate.
For more information: www.Rivercog.org Hazwaste Coordinator at 860-581-8554
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