2021 Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Event for Mercer County Schools

A hazardous waste collection and electronics recycling event for Mercer County Schools will be held  rain or shine at the John T. Dempster Fire Academy, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 on Friday, March 26, 2021 (8:30 am – 12:00 pm).

This event is for Mercer County Schools Only.  For more information contact Anil Sharma, Senior Environmental Health Specialist at 609-396-8014.  Fill out the forms linked in this article and  submitted by – Friday, March 5, 2021.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX TO MCIA – ALL REQUESTS ARE THROUGH CEHA to ANIL SHARMA

Please use the following forms to accompany your drop offs:

• Electronics
• Chemicals and Bulbs

The following items will be collected:

Recycling: Hazardous Waste Disposal

What to Bring:

• Paint thinner
• Oil-based paint
• Stain/varnishes
• Propane gas tanks
• Car batteries
• Light Bulbs: Florescent /CFL's  and Incandescent/Compact Energy Saving (NOTE: Only 300 Bulbs per school district. All bulbs must be boxed and tightly sealed.)
• Ballasts

No Latex Paint will be accepted.

Disposal Procedures for Latex Paint:

1. Latex paint must be dried out by absorbent
2. Place sand, kitty litter or speedy dry into paint. (Absorbent)
3. Once Paint is absorbed, place lid back on paint can
4. Place paint can in plastic bag.
5. Place plastic bag out for regular trash collection

Used Electronics Collection

What to BRING:

What NOT to Bring: