The state’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection returns to Greene County Saturday, September 9. This event provides Tennessee residents a free and safe way of disposing of household hazardous waste.
The collection will be held from 9 AM until 1 PM in the parking lot of Hal Henard School on East Vann Road.
Common items from the house that will be accepted include: fuel additives, paint strippers and thinners, adhesives, driveway sealant, pesticides, fertilizers, wood cleaners & polishes, disinfectants, toilet bowl cleaners, fingernail polish removers, photo processing chemicals, reactive materials, grease and rust solvents, air conditioning refrigerants, body putty, coolants, pool chemicals, medicines/drugs, aerosols/compressed gas, mercury thermostats and thermometer, fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent bulbs, and needles/sharps in puncture-proof containers.
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Waste (i.e., wastes from non-household sources such as businesses, schools, farms, churches, etc.) may be accepted for a fee by appointment only. Call 615-643-3170 to request a price quote and schedule an appointment.
This collection will not be accepting paint. However, oil-based paint may be taken to the Public Works Department Monday-Thursday (708 W. Summer Street) for city residents and any county convenience center for county residents. Small amounts of latex paint may be dried until solid and thrown away in the regular trash.
The following items are not allowed during the collection: radioactive materials (including smoke detectors), medical waste (excluding needles and sharps in puncture-proof containers), explosives, ammunition, tires, automotive gas tanks, paint, alkaline batteries, or empty containers of any kind.
These are a few safety tips on transporting your household hazardous waste to the collection site. Leave materials in original containers. Identify chemicals to the best of your ability. Sort and pack each item separately. Never mix chemicals. Tighten caps and lids. Avoid spills. Do not put items in plastic garbage bags. Use sturdy boxes. Pack items and drive straight to the collection site. Do not smoke while handling these materials. Keep hazardous materials away from children and pets.
Contact Keep Greene Beautiful at 638-4111 for questions or more information.
