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The State Department of Environment and Conservation will be collecting household hazardous waste in Cumberland County Saturday.
These items include cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries and more. A person does not need to live in the county to participate. The mobile operation will stop at the Cumberland County Complex on Livingston Road at 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
When transporting materials to the site, place containers in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper to prevent spills or cross-contamination.
Since the program’s inception in 1993, more than 360,000 Tennessee households have properly disposed of more than 23 million pounds of material. There have been over 1,400 one-day collection events.
Household hazardous waste materials are 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, paint thinner and used needles in sturdy containers. Items not accepted include ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint, electronics, and any empty containers that should be disposed in normal trash. There is no cost or appointment necessary for household hazardous waste collection.
