The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will hold a mobile household hazardous waste collection service in Greene, Maury, and Overton counties on Saturday, September 7. Residents are encouraged to bring hazardous waste materials like cleaning fluids, pesticides, and swimming pool chemicals to designated drop-off locations. Participation is open to all Tennesseans, regardless of county residency.
The drop-off locations and times are as follows:
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– Greene County: Hal Henard Elementary School, 425 E. Vann Rd., Greeneville, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Jim Greene at (423) 798-1794.
– Maury County: Maury County Solid Waste Department, 1233 Lawson White Dr., Columbia, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Victoria Grissom at (931) 375-6402.
– Overton County: Overton County Fairgrounds, 615 Monterey Highway (Hwy 84), Livingston, from 8 a.m. to noon. Contact Jamie Emerton at (931) 823-8665.
TDEC Commissioner David Salyers emphasized the convenience and importance of the service, encouraging participation from Tennesseans. Since its start in 1993, the program has helped over 373,000 households dispose of more than 24 million pounds of hazardous waste through over 1,500 collection events.
Household hazardous waste includes items that are flammable, toxic, reactive, and/or corrosive. Common items for disposal are cleaning fluids, pesticides, mercury thermometers, fluorescent lamps, batteries, aerosols, adhesives, medications, and swimming pool chemicals. Items not accepted include ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint, electronics, and empty containers.
The collection service is free for household waste, but there is a fee for Very Small Quantity Generator Waste from non-household sources like businesses and schools. Appointments for non-household waste can be made by calling (615) 643-3170.
Local city or county solid waste departments may offer collection for batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and electronic scrap (BOPAE). These materials are minimally hazardous and should not be brought to household hazardous waste events. Residents should contact their local waste departments for BOPAE collection sites.
When transporting waste materials, place them in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper or plastic to prevent spills. Ensure materials are kept away from children and pets.
For more information, call 800-287-9013 or visit this link.
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