›› HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ~ SPRING & FALL COLLECTION DAYS

Sponsored by Salem County Improvement Authority - Solid Waste Division

SATURDAY, APRIL 17th, 2010 and OCTOBER 16, 2010
8:00 to 12:00 Noon
at the
Salem County Solid Waste Facility
36 McKillip Road off Route 540
Signs Will Be Posted

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Call 935-7900
PRINTABLE GUIDE  ~   VIEW MAP TO LOCATION

Used Oil Collections

WE CAN ACCEPT (PLEASE BRING)
(RESIDENTS ONLY- NO BUSINESSES)

  • oil base paints
  • solvents, thinners
  • turpentine, varnish
  • metal polishes, nail polish
  • pesticides and herbicides
  • cleaners
  • rechargeable batteries
  • fluorescent bulbs
  • fertilizers/weed killers
  • pest poisons
  • swimming pool acids
  • gasoline and antifreeze
  • used oil filters
  • kerosene
  • motor oil (if your twp
    has no collection location)
  • used cooking oil
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT


  • water-based/latex paints
  • unidentified waste
  • explosives or water reactives
  • shock sensitive chemicals
  • radioactive waste
  • infectious waste
  • 2,4,5 - TP silvex
  • *excess quantities (see below)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


All materials must be in identifiable and/or in original container
*Maximum quantity limited to:
200 pounds of dry material not to exceed 100 pounds per container.
and/or 20 gallons of liquid not to exceed 5 gallons per container.
for each participant.
Participants limited to Salem County Residents at no charge.

Next Year event days will be posted shortly.
Please call 856-935-7900 for more information on 2010 Events.

 

 

The 3 R's

  1. Recycle and turn trash into treasure.
  2. Reuse and conserve our natural resources.
  3. Reduce and save landfill space.

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The 10 Challenges

  1. Recycle everything possible.
  2. Buy durable, repairable products which last longer.
  3. Avoid overpackaged or disposable items.
  4. Buy only as much as you need of hazardous products such as paint and solvents.
  5. Start a home compost pile for food and yard wastes.
  6. Purchase items in bulk or economy sizes; you'll save money as well.
  7. Buy items in recyclable or refillable containers.
  8. Bring your own paper or cloth bags when you shop.
  9. Share magazines with neighbors, hospitals and nursing homes.
  10. Have a garage sale for toys, clothing, furniture and appliances.

RECYCLE TODAY