Household Hazardous Waste Collection

The Passaic County Office of Solid Waste and Recycling Programs will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection day on Saturday, June 9th from from 7:30 am until 2:00 pm - Rain or Shine at the West Milford Recycling Ctr., 30 Lycosky Drive, West Milford, N.J. 07480 (off of Marshall Hill Rd.). Small Quantity Generators (CESQG's) must call to make special arrangements. A disposal fee will be charged. Call 973-305-5738 for additional information.

This program is available FREE OF CHARGE to Passaic County residents ONLY - Proof of residency will be required. NO UNKNOWN OR UNIDENTIFIED MATERIALS CAN BE ACCEPTED.

Acceptable Materials for Disposal
The following items must be delivered in marked containers with original labels:

* Pesticides & Herbicides
* Propane Tanks
* Solvents & Thinners
* Varnishes & Waxes
* Corrosives & Cleaners
* Pool Chemicals
* Oil Based Paints
* Aerosol Cans
* Kerosene
* Photographic Chemicals
* Fluorescent Light Bulbs
* Car Batteries
* Used Motor Oil & Oil Filters
* Antifreeze
* Old Gasoline/Oil Mix
* Flares
* Fire Extinguishers
* Mercury Switches & Thermometers

Unacceptable Materials for Disposal
The following items will NOT be accepted:

* Explosives
* Dioxins
* Medical Waste
* Silvex
* Infectious Waste
* Radioactive Material
* Computers & Electronics
* Tires & Appliances
* Latex Paint
* Household Batteries

For additional information call the Passaic County Recycling Dept. at 973-305-5738. Passaic County Office of Solid Waste and Recycling Programs, a Division of the Passaic County Dept. of Health. This program is offered in cooperation with the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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