Household Hazardous Waste Collection Registration Dates
Select a location below to register
Collections vary by date, time and location. Please select carefully.
• It is highly recommended that you register for the earliest available date that fits your schedule due to limited space.
• OSS residents may register for any collection event listed below at their convenience.
• All recycling collections are NOT OPEN TO BUSINESSES or INSTITUTIONS.
Materials Accepted
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• Latex & oil based paint, sealers, primers, coatings & spray aerosols
• Spray aerosol cans – that are not empty
• Fluorescent / compact fluorescent bulbs
• Roof tar, driveway sealers
• Inhalers (asthma only) and used cooking oil
• Marine and auto flares
Automotive Fluids
• Antifreeze
• Gasoline / Kerosene
Household Batteries
• No longer accepting alkaline and lead-acid batteries
• Household batteries can only be accepted at this collection
• Lead acid batteries, wet cell or sealed/dry cell can be recycled by and auto service center
• Button batteries – tape battery to small piece of paper before recycling.
• Ni-cad & Lithium Ion
Tape terminals (the ends of the battery) using electrical, clear packing or duct tape.
• All Re-chargeable Batteries (e.g. – AA / AAA batteries, power tool batteries, etc.)
Tape terminals (the ends of the battery) using electrical, clear packing or duct tape.
Household Cleaners
• Oven cleaner
• Drain cleaner
• Muriatic acid
Household Killers
• Pesticides (bug / rodent killers)
• Herbicides (weed killers)
• Insecticides (bug killers)
• Fungicides (mold killers)
Mercury – Liquids, Thermostats & Thermometers
• Exchange your old mercury fever thermometers for a new digital thermometer.
Paint Related Materials
• Varnish, polyurethane, shellacs
• Wood stains, primers
• Strippers, paint thinner, turpentine, kerosene / lighter fluid.
Materials NOT Accepted
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• Hand held propane cylinders
• Motor Oil Lead-acid, and Alkaline Batteries
• Non-regulated putties and adhesives
Additional Information
• Fluids will not be accepted in containers larger than 5 gallons
• ABSOLUTELY NO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (shingles) or ASBESTOS MATERIALS
• Any household hazardous waste container or paint can that is completely dry can be disposed of in your trash if the lid is off
• Proper container disposal – some residents unnecessarily drop off used, but empty containers. These items generate more waste during the collection. Here are a couple of tips for disposing of these materials:
• Latex paint – if paint is completely dry and hardened in the can, it is safe to throw away in your regular trash.
• Other HHW containers – if container is completely dry and empty, it is safe to throw away in your regular trash
• For more information, contact us.