Morris County: Dump Your Hazardous Waste In Chatham Saturday

CHATHAM, NJ - Morris County residents looking to unload unwanted hazardous household products that have accumulated in their homes can dump it at Chatham High School on Saturday.

The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has scheduled a free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the school, which is located at 255 Lafayette Ave.

Hazardous waste materials include:

• oil-based paints and varnishes, stains, lacquers (liquid or solidified)
• solvents and paint thinners
• propane cylinders
• pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers
• pool chemicals and chlorine
• batteries
• batteries for car and boat (lead-acid)
• automotive fluids
• gasoline
• automotive cleaning products
• thermometers and thermostats containing mercury
• fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs that contain mercury
• asbestos in small quantities
• kerosene
• aerosol cans
• driveway sealant and roofing tar if they contain coal tar or petroleum distillates
• adhesives
• caulks
• cooking oil
• photography chemicals
• nail polish and nail polish remover (acetone)
• muriatic acid
• caustic cleaning materials
• fire extinguishers

There are no maximum amounts of household hazardous waste that Morris County residents may bring per visit, except no more than 55 gallons of used motor oil and no more than 100 lbs of asbestos per person. Note: no one may drop off 100 lbs of asbestos multiple times as a means to dispose of more than 100 lbs of asbestos as part of the MCMUA's hazardous waste program. Materials will not be accepted in containers larger than five gallons in size. All materials must be in clearly marked containers with the contents identified. The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has for more information on asbestos and mesothelioma.

The following materials are unacceptable:

• picric acid
• medical waste
• isopropyl ether
• calcium carbide
• perchloric acid
• benzoyl peroxide
• Materials in containers larger than five gallons in size
• Tires
• Smoke detectors
• Medical waste, including pharmaceuticals, syringes and needles
• Construction materials such as wood, treated lumber, asphalt, or concrete
• Appliances such as microwave ovens, washers, dryers; freon-containing appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, humidifiers.

As of 2108 E-waste is no longer accepted. Beginning in 2018, the one-day hazardous disposal days will no longer accept any E-waste. Call 973-829-8006 for information and to discuss recycling options.

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