The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments and participating towns are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Day on Saturday.
The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ansonia Public Works Department, 1 North Division St., Ansonia. The event is open to residents of 17 area towns, including Beacon Falls, Naugatuck and Prospect. Proof of residency is required for entrance.
Household hazardous wastes are any wastes produced in the home that are poisonous, flammable, reactive or corrosive. Residents can also bring latex (water-based) paint to the collection event.
Examples of wastes that will be accepted include oil- and latex-based paints and stains, thermometers and thermostats containing mercury, drain and oven cleaners, upholstery cleaners, wood cleaners, strippers and varnishes, pesticides, poisons, pool and photo chemicals, automotive cleaners and fluids, grease and rust solvents, aerosols, and metal polishes.
Items that will not be accepted include auto batteries, motor oil, propane tanks, compressed gas cylinders, asbestos, smoke detectors, explosives, radioactive or medical waste, grout, joint compound, lead paint chips, and empty containers of any kind.
Up to 50 pounds of residential waste will be accepted per vehicle. The contractor reserves the right to reject additional materials. Unacceptable materials will be returned or left in the vehicle, and information will be provided on how to dispose of them.
For information, call 203-757-0535.
