County's Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Program Begins Today

Point Pleasant Beach is the first location where county residents can drop off hazardous waste products; registration is required

Today kicks off the beginning of Ocean County’s Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program. Items can be disposed of at the sites listed below, free of charge. Hazardous waste items will not be accepted from businesses, school boards or government agencies. Only residential households and farmers are eligible. Proof of residency is necessary. Each household is limited to 200 pounds of dry materials and 20 gallons of liquid. The county asks to refrain from disposing of containers larger than 5 gallons. Acceptable materials include paints/thinners/boat paint; solvents; pool chemicals; pesticides and herbicides' aerosol cans; auto products; toilet and drain cleaners; silver polishes; oven cleaners; photographic chemicals; rug and upholstery …

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