Gloucester County Holding Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — Gloucester County's next Household Special Waste Collection Day will take place on Saturday, county officials announced. The event will take place at the Gloucester County Road Department, 1200 North Delsea Drive in Clayton.

“Disposing of household waste improperly can affect an entire landfill or recycling plant,” Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said. “Improper disposal of waste can affect an entire truck of garbage. These collection days are the perfect time to clean out your attics and garages to properly dispose of these items.”

Accepted materials include oil paint, stains, motor oil, anti-freeze, solvents, fire extinguishers, lead acid and all rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs, fluorescent tubes, ballasts, pesticides, kerosene, herbicides, cleaners, gasoline, turpentine, varnish, fertilizers, rat poisons, auto and floor care products, weed killers, lighter fluid, propane tanks, photo and pool chemicals. No latex paint or alkaline batteries will be accepted.

Participation is limited to Gloucester County residents only. Commercial deliveries are prohibited. There have been special rules put in place to keep our employees and residents safe while dropping off their items. All residents must:

• Show your Driver’s License through closed window at check in
• Keep windows and doors closed at all times.
• Stay in your vehicle at ALL times.
• Place material in trunk, back of SUV, or truck bed. Workers will remove all items directly from your vehicle. Workers will NOT enter the main interior of your vehicle. Containers will NOT be returned.
• Anyone not following these rules will be asked to leave with their waste.