There are many items in your home that are simply not safe to toss into the landfill. This is your chance to drop them off locally for safe disposal and do your part for the environment. But, it helps to make an appointment first to reduce your wait in line. It's easy; just fill out the form online here (scroll down to Schedule An Appointment). The drop-off will be open from 8 am until 1 pm on Saturday May 16 at the State Salt Barn at the Cross' Mills exit off Route 1.
This is our one and only chance to drop these things off locally this year so don't miss your chance.
Here is a list of the common items to bring to Eco-Depot
Batteries – automotive and rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries (no alkaline batteries)
Gasoline
Oil-based paints
Fluorescent light bulbs and lamps
Pool chemicals
Propane tanks
Lawn chemicals, fertilizers and weed killers
Turpentine
Bug sprays
Antifreeze
Paint thinners, strippers, varnishes and stains
Arts and crafts chemicals
Charcoal lighter fluid
Disinfectant
Drain clog dissolvers
Driveway sealer
Flea dips, sprays and collars
Houseplant insecticides
Metal polishes
Mothballs
Motor oil and filters
Muriatic acid (concrete cleaner)
Nail polishes and nail polish removers
Oven cleaner
Household pest and rat poisons
Rug and upholstery cleaners
Shoe polish
Windshield wiper fluid
The Eco-Depot brochure here gives more information. Note that latex paint is not considered hazardous waste and does not need to be brought to the Eco-Depot.
Electronic items such as computers and television sets will not be collected at this Eco-Depot.
The Eco-Depot web page provides additional resources.
Be kind to the earth.