Collection day set for hazardous waste items

Well, it turns out ‘when’ is coming up pretty soon. Warren County is holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Three Star Mall.

All local residents are encouraged to participate. Some items that will be accepted are oil-based paints, aerosols, electronics, pesticides, automotive fluids, rechargeable batteries, and cleaners.

No explosives, radioactive materials, empty containers, medical waste or commercial wastes will be accepted. Small amounts of latex paint may be dried until solid and thrown away in the regular garbage. Alkaline batteries are no longer manufactured with mercury and may be thrown away in the garbage as well.

This is a good opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste in a safe and responsible manner. Start preparing for the event today by looking around in your closets, basement, garage, cabinets and outbuildings to see what you need to dispose of. You may also bring household hazardous waste for your friends and relatives who cannot attend.

For more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Collection program, call Mary Lou Ward at 473-2381. The event is sponsored by Warren County and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.