www.WashingtonCT.org The Town of Washington, Connecticut Hazardous Waste Day

The above towns are sponsoring this annual event in an effort to reduce local environmental dangers. A licensed transporter will safely dispose of all household hazardous wastes that have acculated in your residence. You must bring proof of residence. The contractor and towns reserve the right to reject some materials or impose disposal fees. Sorry, this disposal service is not open to businesses or institutions. If you are unable to bring the material yourself, please ask a friend or neighbor.

Bring

Do NOT Bring

From the House: drain or oven cleaners old chemistry sets metal polish arts and craft supplies photo chemicals floor cleaners dry cleaning fluids wood preservatives wood strippers septic system cleaners paint thinner chips from removed lead based paint (place in plastic bag) From the Garage: rust preventatives oil based paints (combined into one can if possible) transmission fluid solvents & degreasers sealants antifreeze & brake fluid engine & radiator cleaners flashlight & other small batteries dioxin, silver or 2,4,5-T kerosene PCB contaminated items From the Yard: pesticides & herbicides (in 5 gallon or smaller containers) insect spray & rodent killers pool chemicals muriatic acid no-pest strips Electronics: computers monitors printers, scanners fax machines TV's

latex paint (let dry, then can go safely to landfill) asbestos propane, freon or unknown gases tires infectious or medical wastes smoke detectors fire extinguishers explosives & highly reactive materials garbage gas cylinders ammunition, fireworks (call police) radioactive materials controlled substances/drugs Do Not Bring - Recycle Instead: (Take to Clark Road Transfer Station) Used car batteries

Mercury Thermometer Exchange: Bring your old glass mercury thermometer and we will give you a new digital thermometer.

For further information, call the New Milford Health Department - 860-355-6035 - Suzanne Von Holt, Coordinator.