The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day on from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 21 at Middlesex County College, near the Mill Road entrance, Edison.
Acceptable materials that 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 (732) 745-4170.
Materials that will not be accepted are tires, explosives and munitions, infectious waste, unknown materials and empty containers.
The event is 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].