Household Chemical & Electronic Waste Cleanup Saturday

Editor's Note: The following is a news release from the Mercer County Administration

On Saturday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Mercer County Improvement Authority will host a Household Chemical Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day for county residents who would like to recycle common residential wastes or electronics. 

The event will take place at the at 350 Lawrence Station Rd. in Lawrence Township.

The event will be held rain or shine. While no registration is necessary, please note that the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and 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. These items must be recycled, and County residents can do so March 10 at the Dempster facility.

For questions or more information, individuals should call (609) 278-8086 or visit www.mcia-nj.com.

Acceptable household items include: Aerosol cans, household or car batteries, rechargeable batteries, photographic chemicals, used motor oil and oil filters, lighter fluid, propane gas tanks, pesticides/herbicides, pool chemicals, oil-based paint, paint thinners, stains/varnishes, gasoline, antifreeze, gas/oil mixes, driveway sealer, insect repellants, mercury.

Acceptable used electronic items include:  Central processing units (CPUs), modems, printers, keyboards, computer mouses, fax machines, copiers, circuit boards, televisions, monitors, electrical wire, stereo equipment, laptops & laptop peripheral equipment, scanners, phones/telecommunications equipment, microwave ovens, networking equipment, VCRs, camera equipment.