Next Hazardous Waste Collection OCT 6

Did you know that many products commonly found around the house are classified as hazardous and can't be discarded with your regular trash? They need to be disposed of in ways that are safe for the environment, so the MDC has special hazardous waste collections throughout the year. West Hartford's next Hazardous Waste Collection day is Saturday, October 6, 2007, 8 AM to 1 PM, at Public Works, 17 Brixton Street.

Here are some examples of items you should bring to the hazardous waste collection if you're ready to discard them.

Kitchen:

• Aerosol Cans (if there's something in them)
• Ammonia
• Disinfectants
• Drain Cleaners
• Floor Care Products
• Oven Cleaners
• Polishes
• Spot and Stain Removers
• Wood Preservatives

Garage & Workshop:

• Antifreeze
• Batteries (all common household types)
• Brake Fluid
• Gasoline
• Kerosene
• Mercury (including thermometers)
• Oil Based Paints (no latex)
• Paint Strippers / Thinners
• Transmission Fluid
• Turpentine

Yard & Hobby:

• Adhesives, Epoxy Products, and Glues
• Artist's Paints
• Charcoal Lighter Fluid
• Cleaning Solvents
• Fungicides
• Herbicides, Insecticides, and Pesticides
• Moth Balls
• Pool Chemicals
• Rat Poison
• Small Propane Tanks (for camp stoves and torches)

What's Not Collected: Things like ammunition, car batteries, latex paint, and propane tanks are not accepted at Hazardous Waste Collections. Click here for a list of other items that don't qualify. Computers and electronics aren't collected with hazardous waste - save them for the ewaste collection in November. If you're not sure about an item, please call the MDC at 860-278-3809.

MDC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Rules

• Bring your waste in their original containers whenever possible.
• Do not mix different products.
• Put your waste into cardboard boxes, then in your trunk.
• Stay in your vehicle, materials will be handled for you.
• No smoking in your car - wastes are flammable.
• Bring something to read. The wait is at most times 5-15 minutes but can be up to 30 minutes.
• If possible, leave children and animals at home.
• Also REMEMBER: Keep your children and pets away from where hazardous products are used or stored. Store products away from heat. Use products according to their directions. Buy only what you need.