5/19/2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.-Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day
A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day is scheduled for Naugatuck and surrounding towns on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The event will be held at Woodbury Middle School at 67 Washington Avenue in Woodbury.
There is no charge to residents. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, tax bill, or other identification, is required for entrance. The collection starts promptly at 8:00 A.M. There is no need to line up before 8:00 A.M.
Examples of wastes that will be accepted include: alkaline batteries, mercury thermometers, drain and oven cleaners, upholstery cleaners, oil or lead-based paint (alkyd), wood cleaners, strippers and varnishes, pesticides, poisons, pool and photo chemicals, automotive cleaners and fluids, grease and rust solvents, aerosols, and metal polishes.
Items that will not be accepted include: LATEX PAINT (water-based), auto batteries, motor oil, propane tanks, compressed gas cylinders, asbestos, smoke detectors, explosives, radioactive or medical waste, grout, joint compound, and empty containers of any kind. The contractor reserves the right to reject additional materials.
Household hazardous wastes are any wastes produced in the home that are poisonous, flammable, reactive, or corrosive. These wastes are harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. The goal of the program is to keep potentially hazardous waste out of local landfills and sewers, providing extra protection for wetlands and waterways.