Darienites Can Go: New Canaan Household Hazardous Waste Pick-up Day is Saturday

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Examples of household hazardous waste (photo from the Darien Recycling Center on Facebook)

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There are three more Household Hazardous Waste Days in nearby towns where Darien residents can go to drop off the stuff, and New Canaan’s pickup day is this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste Days area 9-13-16

These are the last three household hazardous waste pick-up days that Darien residents are entitled to use. Make the most of them!

Here’s the New Canaan announcement, which includes a list of items you can bring and what you should NOT bring:

Hazardous Waste Day

September 17, 2016 – Household Hazardous Waste Day – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Wastewater Plant (394 Main St.).

The Town of New Canaan Residents are allowed to attend Hazardous Waste Days of surrounding Towns on the following list at no cost to the residents. Click here for a list of surrounding Towns.

Please have drivers license or registration readily available No commercial (business) loads accepted

What is household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste can be any improperly discarded product that can be classified as toxic (poisonous), corrosive, flammable or reactive (explosive). Such products can be found in most homes, garages or workshops and when improperly disposed of can poison people and animals and pollute the home and natural environments. Reading label precautions can identify many of these products. Look for the words: Poison, Corrosive, Toxic, Volatile, Flammable, Caution, Danger, or Warning.

How do I transport these materials safely?
Bring materials in original containers securely closed
Pack containers in sturdy, upright boxes and pad with newspaper if necessary
Never mix chemicals together
Never smoke or eat while handling hazardous materials
Leaking or broken containers must be contained
Do not leave vehicle unless instructed to do so!!

Examples of household hazardous waste (photo from the Darien Recycling Center on Facebook)

Household Hazardous Waste / Household Hazardous Waste

Examples of household hazardous waste (photo from the Darien Recycling Center on Facebook)

What do I bring?

From the workbench:
Oil based paints
Stains and varnishes
Wood preservatives
Paint strippers/thinners
Aerosol cans
Adhesives

From the garage:
Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
Engine cleaner
Brake fluid
Car wax, polishes
Driveway sealers
Roofing tar
Swimming pool chemicals

From the yard:
Insecticides, pesticides
Chemical fertilizers
Weed killers
Moth balls
Flea control products
From the house:
Rubber cement
Fiberglass resins
Photo chemicals
Chemistry sets
Furniture polish
Floor and metal polish
Oven cleaners
Drain and toilet cleaners
Spot removers
Rug and upholstery cleaners
Fluorescent light bulbs

What not to bring !!
Latex paints
Empty containers
Commercial generated wastes
Radioactive wastes/Smoke detectors
Biological wastes
Explosives
Ammunition
Tires
Asbestos
Prescription medicines/Syringes
Oil and antifreeze
Car batteries
Dry cell batteries
Propane tanks

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