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Gwinnett County Hazardous Waste Collection Day

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Two Gwinnett County government departments are collaborating to help neighbors dispose of household hazardous waste. Co-hosted by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and the Department of Water Resources.

In preparation for the event, she encouraged prospective attendees to start cleaning out their cabinets, closets, attics, basements, workrooms, and garages in search of the following items they no longer need in preparation of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day:

·Aerosol/spray pesticides

·Automotive products (engine degreaser, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze, etc.)

·Cleaners, corrosives, spot removers, acids and bases

·Aerosol/spray paint

·Auto batteries

·Batteries (household and rechargeable)

·Chlorinated solvents

·Cooking oil and grease

·Fire extinguishers

·Flammables (lighter fluid and waste fuels like kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel, etc.)

·Fluorescent bulbs and ballasts

·Hand sanitizer

·Insecticides

·Latex and water-based paints

·Lawn care products

·Mercury

·Mercury salts and elemental mercury thermometers

·Oil-based paint and stains

·Oxidizers

·Pesticides

·Poisons

·Propane cylinders

·Solvents and varnishes

·Thermostats and other mercury-containing items

·Thinners and paint strippers

·Weed killer

·Wood preservatives

Items that will NOT be accepted include ammunition, radioactive waste, pharmaceuticals, biomedical/biohazard waste, and fireworks. This event will also NOT include the collection of electronics, tires, or paper for shredding.

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds is located at 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy in Lawrenceville. Those interested in registering as a volunteer for the July 26 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day can visit https://bit.ly/463JY0X.  Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day attendees are asked to enter the main entrance of the Fairgrounds, which is located off Sugarloaf Parkway at the traffic light. Gwinnett residents can bring up to five containers of household hazardous waste for FREE. Containers should be no larger than a standard laundry basket or file box. Containers will not be returned.

Questions about the July 26 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day may be directed to [email protected] or 770-822-5187. 

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