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Household Hazardous Waste
 HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Henry County Recycling Center
450 Recycling Drive
Paris, TN
Free for all residents
What is
Household Hazardous Waste?
“Household
Hazardous Waste” is defined as corrosive, flammable, toxic, or reactive
materials used in your home, vehicle, garden, or on your lawn.
Why
should I properly dispose of hazardous waste?
There
are many reasons to properly dispose of household hazardous waste. One
reason is that improperly stored hazardous products in the home may
increase the risk of poisoning or injury. Also, disposing of hazardous
waste in ordinary trash may injure sanitation workers because some
products are chemically incompatible and may cause fires in dumpsters or
garbage trucks.
How can I dispose
of my household hazardous waste?
Henry
County Recycle Center along with the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and
Conservation hosts an annul collection event usually on a Saturday,
8AM-1PM in the month of May. This day is earmarked for collection of
left over hazardous waste. Save your material safely using proper
containers and proper labeling for the event in May and bring it on the
day specified for free disposal.
How
can I find out when a event has been scheduled?
The
event is scheduled by TDEC usually in the early fall. Watch for
articles in the local newspaper and listen for information on the
radio. Some internet based news sites will also provide scheduled times
and dates. You can always visit the
Henry County Solid Waste web page for event information.
What can I bring to the collection event?
Automotive Products
Lawn & Garden Products Insecticides - Pesticides
Household Cleaners
Home Maintenance Products
Miscellaneous
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Batteries
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Fingernail Polish Remover
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Pool Chemicals
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Photo Process Chemicals
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Drugs / Medicines
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Aerosols
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Thermometers
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E-Waste- TV’s, computers, stereo’s, etc.
*NO EXPLOSIVES, MEDICAL WASTES, OR RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS. NO MATERIAL
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