Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Two dates have been set for the annual Passaic County Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Collection sites are open from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm - RAIN OR SHINE - on Friday April 27, Saturday, June 7, and Saturday, October 11, 2008.

NO UNKNOWN OR UNIDENTIFIED ITEMS CAN BE ACCEPTED
Small Quantity Generators (CESQG's) must call to make special arrangements.
A disposal fee will be charged. Call (973)305-5738 for additional information.

Items acceptable for disposal include:
(must be delivered in marked containers with original labels)
  • Pesticides and herbicides
  • Propane Tanks
  • Solvents and thinners
  • Varnishes and Waxes
  • Corrosives and Cleaners
  • Pool chemicals
  • Oil Based Paints
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Household batteries
  • Kerosene
  • Photographic Chemicals
  • Flourescent Light Bulbs
  • Car Batteries
  • Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters
  • Antifreeze
  • Old Gasoline/Oil Mix
  • Flares
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Mercury Switches and thermometers
  • Flourescent light bulbs
Items NOT ACCEPTABLE for disposal:
  • Explosives
  • Dioxins
  • Medical Waste
  • Silvex
  • Radioactive Material
  • Infectious Waste
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Tires & Appliances


When: Friday, April 27, 2008
Where: City of Passaic
            Department of Public Works Garage
            870 Main Street (In the rear on Central Ave side)
            Passaic, NJ

When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Where: West Milford Recycling Center
           Lycosky Drive (off of Marshall Hill Road)
           West Milford, NJ

When: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Where: Passaic County Para-Transit Facility
            (Located behind Treasure Island Store)
            1310 Route 23 North
            Wayne, NJ

For further information, call the Passaic County Natural Resource Hotline
973-881-4506