Residents Can Dispose of Hazardous Materials on Sunday

Residents can dispose of hazardous household materials for free at the Passaic County Para-Transit Facility on Route 23 North, behind Ski Barn, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Residents may bring the following materials:

• Pesticides and herbicides
• Propane tanks
• Solvents and thinners
• Varnishes and waxes
• Household cleaners and corrosives
• Pool and photographic chemicals
• Kerosene
• Mercury switches and thermometers
• Fire extinguishers
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Oil-based paints
• Used motor oil and oil filters
• Car batteries
• Nickel-cadmium button cell and rechargeable batteries
• Old gasoline & antifreeze

Materials must be brought in original containers and be clearly marked.

Any oil, antifreeze, or oil and gas mixtures should be brought in disposable containers.

The following materials will not be accepted:

• Water-based paint
• Latex paint (latex paint must be dried out and the cans disposed of in the regular trash in dark colored garbage bags. 
• Medical waste
• Explosives
• Radioactive material
• Smoke detectors
• Tires
• Appliances
• Computers and electronics
• Regular household batteries as they no longer contain mercury and are not hazardous.

Businesses may participate for a fee but must call ahead of time to pre-register and to obtain a price quote.

The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, or to pre-register, call the county office of solid waste and recycling programs at 973-305-5738.

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