Houshold hazardous waste can be dropped off at the ACUA, March 4

ACUA Household Hazardous Waste drop off.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP - Most Atlantic County residents have hazardous waste in their cabinets, basements or garages. Cleaning products, motor oils, insecticides, oil-based  paints and rechargeable lithium ion batteries are just a few hazardous items that cannot be disposed of in regular curbside trash cans. Hazardous waste can pollute waterways and the environment. It can also cause truck fires and endanger sanitation workers.

Residents are encouraged to dispose of these items safely at the next designated ACUA hazardous waste drop-off 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the ACUA's Environmental Park, located at 6700 Delilah Rd.

The drop-off is convenient as residents do not even need to exit their vehicle. Residents will be asked to provide proof of Atlantic County residency such as a driver's license or a tax bill. Participants may bring materials from more than one Atlantic County household, so residents can help a family member or neighbor to save travel time and gas.

Residents are encouraged to visit www.acua.com/hhw for a comprehensive list of accepted items. Items should be placed in a recyclable or disposable container, such as a cardboard box, that can be safely removed from the vehicle and discarded. Containers will not be returned.

To safely package and transport household hazardous waste, please follow these guidelines:

• Keep all products in original containers or other container if not possible


• Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in plastic bag or garbage container


• Place items securely in a box for transport


• Keep chemicals which could react with one another separated, and


• Do not leave materials in hot, unventilated areas for long periods of time.

Additional drop-offs will be held on May 6, June 3, July 8, Sept. 9, and Nov. 4.

For more information, please call 609-272-6950 or visit the ACUA's website at www.acua.com/hhw.