Mercer County Improvement Authority is set to host a household hazardous waste and electronic waste disposal day on June 29.
Disposal day is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John T. Dempster Fire School,350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence.
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. These items must be recycled.
Acceptable household items include aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides, herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil-based paint, stains, 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.
Commercial or industrial waste will be accepted.
This event is for Mercer County residents only; proof of residency, like a driver’s license, is required. It is a rain or shine event.
More information is online at mcia-nj.com.
