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Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Event Upcoming In Guilford: What To Know
Residents may dispose of up to 60 gallons of liquid waste and 80 pounds of solid waste per household. Here's what you can and can't bring.
GUILFORD, CT — Guilford residents will have the chance to safely dispose of hazardous materials free of charge at an upcoming event hosted by the town and the Regional Water Authority.
The event is scheduled for Friday, March 28, at Bittner Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Residents may dispose of up to 60 gallons of liquid waste and 80 pounds of solid waste per household.
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Preregistration is required through the Regional Water Authority website or by calling 203-401-2712.
Accepted materials include:
- Aerosols
- Ammonia
- Art supplies
- Batteries
- Bleach
- Brake fluid
- Chlorinated solvent
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Creosote
- Degreaser
- Drain cleaner
- Driveway sealer
- Dry clean fluid
- Engine/radiator flush
- Fertilizer
- Flammable liquid
- Floor cleaner
- Gasoline
- Heating oil
- Herbicide
- Insect spray
- Kerosene
- Latex paint
- Lead paint
- Mercury
- Metal polish
- Moth balls
- Muriatic acid
- Oil-based paint
- Old chemistry set
- Oven cleaner
- Paint thinner
- PCB material
- Pesticide
- Photo chemicals
- Pool chemicals
- Radiator cleaner
- Rock salt
- Rodent poison
- Rust preventative
- Sealant
- Soda ash
- Sodium Benzoate
- Solvent
- Transmission fluid
- Wood preservative
- Wood stripper
- Antifreeze
- Auto batteries
- Oil
- Propane cylinder (1 lb.)
Materials not accepted include:
- Asbestos
- Commercial waste
- Electronics
- Fire extinguisher
- Gas-grill size propane tank
- Medicine
- Needles
- Smoke detectors
- Pharmaceuticals
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