The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will offer its mobile household hazardous waste collection service in Henry County on Saturday, August 17. Residents are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste, such as cleaning fluids, pesticides, and swimming pool chemicals, to a designated drop-off location. Participation is open to everyone, regardless of their county of residence.
The drop-off location details are as follows:
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– **Henry County Recycling Center**
– **450 Recycling Dr., Paris, TN**
– **8 a.m. – 12 p.m.**
– **Contact: Ron Watkins at (731) 644-2678**
TDEC Commissioner David Salyers expressed the department’s commitment to facilitating convenient recycling of household hazardous waste. “We are pleased we can offer this service, and we encourage Tennesseans to participate,” he said.
Since its inception in 1993, the program has enabled over 373,000 Tennessee households to properly dispose of more than 24 million pounds of hazardous materials through over 1,500 one-day collection events.
Household hazardous waste includes items that are flammable, toxic, reactive, and/or corrosive. Typical items for disposal include cleaning fluids, pesticides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, fluorescent lamps, lithium and button batteries, aerosols, adhesives, medications, brake fluid, swimming pool chemicals, paint thinner, and used needles in sturdy containers. Items not accepted in this collection include ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint, electronics, and empty containers, which should be disposed of with regular trash.
There is no cost or appointment necessary for household hazardous waste collection. However, disposal of Very Small Quantity Generator Waste from non-household sources like businesses, schools, farms, and churches requires an appointment and may incur a fee. For price quotes and appointment scheduling, call (615) 643-3170.
Many local governments provide collection services for batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and electronic scrap, collectively known as BOPAE. These materials are minimally hazardous when handled correctly but are inappropriate for household hazardous waste events. Residents are encouraged to contact their local solid waste departments to find BOPAE collection sites.
When transporting materials to the collection site, place containers in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper or plastic to prevent spills and cross-contamination. Keep materials away from children and pets.
For more information on the household hazardous waste mobile collection service, please call 800-287-9013 or visit this link.
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