The Mercer County Improvement Authority will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, April 7, for County residents who would like to recycle common residential chemical wastes or used electronics.
The event will take place at the John T. Dempster Fire School at 350 Lawrence Road in Lawrence, rain or shine.
While no registration is necessary, please note that the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license. No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted. For additional information, click here.
“Litter is not only a blight on our communities, it’s costly to clean up and impacts our quality of life,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “I encourage you to spend a day in April, which recognizes Keep America Beautiful Month, Arbor Day and Earth Day, participating in any number of community cleanup or trail maintenance days.”
The Electronic Waste Management Act, which took effect in 2011, bans disposal of televisions and all personal or portable computers – including desktop, notebook and laptop computers, as well as computer monitors – in the regular waste stream. These items must be recycled, and County residents can do so April 7 at the Dempster facility.
Acceptable household items include: aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides and herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil-based paint, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellents, mercury and fluorescent/CFL bulbs.
Acceptable used electronic items include: computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions and microwaves.
Additional Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Days in 2018 are planned for June 2 and Sept. 29. For more information, individuals should call (609) 278-8086 or visit www.mcianj.org.
