The Mercer County Improvement Authority is set to host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day.
Disposal day is open to Mercer County residents who would like to recycle common residential chemical wastes or used electronics.
Attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license. No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted.
The Electronic Waste Management Act, which took effect Jan. 1, 2011, bans disposal of televisions and all personal or portable computers — including desktop, notebook and laptop computers, as well as computer monitors — in the regular waste stream.
Acceptable household items include aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides and herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil-based paint, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellents, mercury, and fluorescent and CFL bulbs.
Acceptable used electronic items include computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions and microwaves.
This is a rain or shine event
More information is online at mcia-nj.com.
