Household Hazardous Waste Collection

The Passaic County Office of Solid Waste and Recycling Programs will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection day on Saturday, October 27th from from 7:30 am until 2:00 pm - Rain or Shine at the City of Clifton DPW Parking Lot, 307 East 7th Street, Clifton, NJ 07013. Small Quantity Generators (CESQG's) must call to make special arrangements. A disposal fee will be charged. Call 973-305-5738 for additional information.

This program is available FREE OF CHARGE to Passaic County residents ONLY - Proof of residency will be required. NO UNKNOWN OR UNIDENTIFIED MATERIALS CAN BE ACCEPTED.

Acceptable Materials for Disposal
The following items must be delivered in marked containers with original labels:

* Pesticides & Herbicides
* Propane Tanks
* Solvents & Thinners
* Varnishes & Waxes
* Corrosives & Cleaners
* Pool Chemicals
* Oil Based Paints
* Aerosol Cans
* Kerosene
* Photographic Chemicals
* Fluorescent Light Bulbs
* Car Batteries
* Used Motor Oil & Oil Filters
* Antifreeze
* Old Gasoline/Oil Mix
* Flares
* Fire Extinguishers
* Mercury Switches & Thermometers

Unacceptable Materials for Disposal
The following items will NOT be accepted:

* Explosives
* Dioxins
* Medical Waste
* Silvex
* Infectious Waste
* Radioactive Material
* Computers & Electronics
* Tires & Appliances
* Latex Paint
* Household Batteries

For additional information call the Passaic County Recycling Dept. at 973-305-5738. Passaic County Office of Solid Waste and Recycling Programs, a Division of the Passaic County Dept. of Health. This program is offered in cooperation with the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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