Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day scheduled for New Hanover County

New Hanover County residents should mark their calendars and start cleaning out the garage and tool sheds for the annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day, Saturday, April 24th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

This rain or shine event will be held at Wilmington International Airport. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is one of this year’s National County Government Month events. “Healthy Counties” is the theme of the observance. Improper disposal of HHW is harmful to our health and natural resources. HHW that is not disposed of properly may pollute our streams, rivers, drinking water and groundwater. This waste can also interfere with the treatment process at the landfill and wastewater treatment plants.

The following items WILL be accepted at the HHW Event:

Auto Batteries

Mercury (thermostats/thermometers)

Cell Phones

Motor Oil & Antifreeze

Household Cleaners

Pesticides & Herbicides

Fluorescent tubes

Electronics (TV’s, Computers, etc)

Fuels

Rechargeable Household Batteries

Solvents

Fertilizers

The following items WILL NOT be accepted at the HHW event:

Paint

Furniture

Ammunition

Medications

Asbestos

Propane Gas Cylinders

Smoke Detectors

Industrial Materials

Trash

Appliances

TIRES

SHARPS (hypodermic needles)

Commercial/Business Waste

Many items can be brought to the New Hanover County Landfill year-round.

Auto batteries, motor oil/antifreeze, appliances, sharps and up to 5 tires per household (no businesses) can be dropped off at no cost.

The landfill is located at 5210 US Highway 421 North, and is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45a.m. Liquid paint is accepted from 8:30AM to 4:30PM at the Waste to Energy facility for a minimum price of $5 or $55.65 per ton, whichever is greater. The Waste to Energy facility is located at 3002 US Highway 421 North. Please call 910-798-4400 for more details.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is coordinated by the Environmental Management Department of New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, New Hanover County Cooperative Extension, Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. For more information, contact Info: Lynn Bestul, Solid Waste Planner NHC Environmental Management 910-798-4410 or lbestul@nhcgov.com

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