County hazardous waste drop-off day scheduled

Middlesex County residents may drop off their household hazardous waste from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Middlesex County College, near the Mill Road entrance, Edison.

Household hazardous wastes which are improperly disposed of are identified as a danger to children and animals, a potential cause of groundwater pollution and a potential threat to garbage collection crews.

Acceptable materials which county residents may bring for disposal include, but are not limited to: pesticides/herbicides; flammable liquids; solvents; pool chemicals; used motor oil; oil filters; paints; car batteries; household batteries; antifreeze; propane tanks; fluorescent light bulbs (no broken bulbs); and asbestos. Residents who wish to bring asbestos (maximum 300 pounds) must register by calling the Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management at (732) 745-4170.

Materials which will not be accepted are tires, explosives and munitions, infectious waste, unknown materials and empty containers.

The drop-off day is sponsored by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and is conducted in cooperation with the Middlesex County Roads Department and Middlesex County College.

The event is open to residents of Middlesex County only and is free of charge. Items should be brought in clearly marked containers.

For more information on the hazardous waste drop-off day and on the county tire recycling program, call (732) 745-4170.