[Durham INC] County Solid Waste to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

[Jones, Henry R.]

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NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                           Date: 11/27/2024
Contact: Public Information Office                    Phone: (919) 560-0000/Fax: (919) 560-0020
E-mail: publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov<mailto:publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov>

County Solid Waste to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Participants must have a current County-issued solid waste decal

Durham, N.C. - Durham County residents are encouraged to properly dispose of hazardous waste products to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals entering our environment. The Solid Waste Division of Durham County General Services will offer an opportunity to safely drop off hazardous household products on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 8 a.m. until noon, at the Northern Durham Convenience Site.

The site, located at 11894 N. Roxboro Road, will accept the following at the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event:


  *   Aerosol cans
  *   Fire extinguisher
  *   Batteries
  *   Garden materials/fertilizers
  *   Mercury
  *   Pesticides
  *   Pool chlorine and acid
  *   Fuels
  *   Thermometers
  *   Paints
  *   Fluorescent bulbs



In addition to protecting humans from harmful toxins, proper disposal of these items helps to protect wildlife and ecosystems which are important to the environment.

Items that will not be accepted at the HHW event include:

  *   Commercially generated waste
  *   Explosives
  *   Ammunition
  *   Medical waste
  *   Radioactive materials
  *   Unknown/unlabeled materials



Residents looking to participate in this event must have a current 2024-2025 solid waste decal issued by Durham County Government.

Questions about this event or any services offered by the Solid Waste Division of Durham County General Services can be directed to recycle at dconc.gov<mailto:recycle at dconc.gov> or 919-560-0433.
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