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Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Montgomery County, March 19th
On Saturday, March 19th, any Tennessee resident may bring his or her household hazardous waste to the following locations. (Note that hours listed indicate the local time for events.)
HHW material is considered flammable, toxic, reactive and/or corrosive and should not be placed with regular garbage. Typical items to dispose of include cleaning fluids, pesticides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, fluorescent lamps, lithium and button batteries, aerosols, adhesives, medications, brake fluid, swimming pool chemicals and paint thinner. Items not accepted include ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint, electronics, medical waste and any empty containers. While household waste may be disposed for free, there is a cost for disposal of Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Waste (i.e. wastes from non-household sources such as businesses, schools, farms, churches, etc.). An appointment is also necessary. Call 615.643.3170 to request a price quote and schedule an appointment. Many counties and municipalities meet the needs of local residents by providing collection of batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze and electronic scrap – or BOPAE as it is sometimes called. When handled correctly, these BOPAE materials are minimally hazardous, but inappropriate for collection at household hazardous waste events. Contact your local city or county solid waste department to find BOPAE collection sites in your area. When transporting materials to the site, place containers in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper to prevent spills and cross-contamination in the trunk of a car or back of a truck. Be sure to keep materials away from children and pets. Materials should be kept in the original containers whenever possible. If not, place each waste in a separate plastic container with a secure lid and label its contents. For more information on the household hazardous waste mobile collection service, please call 1.800.287.9013 or visit http://www.tn.gov/environment/topic/sw-mm-household-hazardous-waste-program. SectionsNewsTopicsBedford County, Bob Martineau, Clarksvilel TN, Hazardous Waste Collection Service, Highway Drive, Montgomery County, Nashville TN, Pete Reed, Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
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