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Essex County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Essex County

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. encourages Essex County residents to participate in the Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. 

The event is sponsored by the County of Essex and the Essex County Utilities Authority.

It will be held as follows:

  • Date:            Saturday, May 7
  • Time:           8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Place:          Essex County Public Works Department at 99 West Bradford Avenue in Cedar Grove

“There are some materials that should be removed from our regular waste stream because of their hazardous nature. This collection day provides our residents a place to properly and safely dispose of contaminants, protecting our precious environment for future generations,” DiVincenzo said. 

“Our collection days are very popular and I am so glad our residents understand the importance of recycling. I encourage everyone to participate in our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day,” he added.

Hazardous Waste Collection Day

All containers must be five gallons or smaller or 10 pounds or lighter.

 Under DiVincenzo’s leadership, the County’s collection program has been expanded to include household hazardous waste, old computers and electronic equipment, used tires and paper shredding. In addition, the collection days are held in the spring and fall.

 The Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is for Essex County residents only. 

Residents are not charged when they bring materials, but they must provide proof of residency at the site. 

Commercial businesses may not drop off materials. 

For more information, please call the Essex County Utilities Authority at 973-792-9060 or visit www.ecuanj.com.

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