News from the Public
Information Contacts: Linda Van Zandt / Joanne Vuoso / Lisa Krueger 908.231.7020 publicinfo@co.somerset.nj.us ______________________________________________________________________
October 19, 2009
Final 2009 Household Hazardous Waste
Drop-off
is Oct. 24
HILLSBOROUGH - If you are going to be cleaning
out your garage, basement or other storage areas this fall, you can dispose of
hazardous items at the last Somerset County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Day in 2009 on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Hazardous items can be dropped off at the South County Public Works Facility, located at
Saturday
hazardous waste drop-off events offer a convenient way for residents and
farmers to dispose of household chemicals and pesticides that cannot be thrown
out with regular trash.
The program is
free to county residents. No registration is necessary, but proof of
residency is required.
Tires and used consumer electronics - computers and televisions –
are not accepted as part of the Household Hazardous Waste Program. They are collected as part of the First
Saturday of the Month Drop-off Program from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
In September, 537 residents disposed of approximately
47,500 pounds of potentially hazardous materials. The county collected 59
propane tanks, 275 gallons of used motor oil, 55 gallons of antifreeze, 4,200
pounds of dry-cell batteries and 108 wet-cell batteries.
Residents
wishing to program their GPS navigation systems or use an online search for
directions to the South County Public Works Facility should enter
For
further information about the types or quantities of materials that are
accepted, contact the Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management at
(908) 231-7031 or solidwaste@co.somerset.nj.us.