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Hazardous Household Waste & Paper Shredding
Dates & Locations
2023
Event Date | Event Location |
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Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Stonington High School |
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | East Lyme High School - (New Location) |
Saturday, June 2, 2023 | Colchester Town Hall |
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | Norwich Public Works Garage 50 Clinton Avenue, Norwich |
Saturday, July 8, 2023 | Fitch High School |
Saturday, August 5, 2023 | Montville – Tyl Middle School |
Saturday, September 16, 2023 | North Stonington - Wheeler High School |
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | Griswold Highway Garage |
Saturday, November 4, 2023 | Ledyard High School |
Hazardous Household Waste Collection Schedule
All events are from 9 am to 1 pm.
Paper Shredding is available at all locations.
For more information visit the Regional Resources Recovery Authority website or call 860-381-5558.
What can I bring to these HHW collections and what is not accepted?
Accepted
- Household Hazardous Wastes:
- Paint and Stains
- Paint Thinner
- Drain Cleaners
- Varnish
- Photographic Chemicals
- Nail Polish Remover
- Oven Cleaners
- Toilet Bowl Cleaners
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Shed and Garage Hazardous Wastes:
- Kerosene
- Old Gasoline
- Radiator Chemicals
- Auto Body Chemicals
- Fuel Additives
- Car Battery Acid
- Camping Stove Fuel
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Lawn and Garden Hazardous Wastes:
- Insecticides
- Pool Chemicals
- Herbicides
- Rat Poison
- Moth Balls
- Fungicides
- Round-Up
Non-Acceptable
- Large Commercial/Industrial generators of household hazardous wastes are not accepted.
- Households with more than 20 gallons or 20 pounds must call the regional office at 860-381-5558.
- Tires
- Ammunition/Gun Powder
- Auto or Marine Flares
- Radioactive Materials (smoke detectors, etc.)
Warnings
Use Caution When Transporting Household Hazardous Waste Materials.
Use the Original Container When Possible.