The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management recently set the following household hazardous waste drop-off schedule:
• July 20 at the Old Bridge Public Works Department in the township municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road;
• Sept. 20 at the Woodbridge Public Words Department, off Smith Street, Keasbey section of Woodbridge;
• Oct. 18 at Middlesex County College, near the Mill Road entrance, Edison.
All collection times are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 in advance by calling the Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management at (732) 745-4170.
Materials that will not be accepted are tires, explosives and munitions, infectious waste, unknown materials and empty containers.
The drop-off days are sponsored by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and are conducted in cooperation with Middlesex County College and the township of Old Bridge.
The events are open to residents of Middlesex County only and are free of charge. Items should be brought in clearly marked containers.
For more information, call (732) 745-4170, or e-mail [email protected] sex.nj.us.

