The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will provide a mobile household hazardous waste collection service in Cumberland and Grundy counties on Saturday, October 12. Residents are encouraged to bring items such as cleaning fluids, pesticides, and swimming pool chemicals to designated drop-off locations. Participation is open to all Tennesseans, regardless of their county of residence.
The designated drop-off locations are the Cumberland County Complex at 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Grundy County Convenience Center at 97 Vernon Ave., Altamont, from 8 a.m. to noon. For Cumberland County inquiries, contact Conrad Welch at (931) 484-9328, and for Grundy County, reach out to Michael Brady at (931) 692-3718.
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TDEC Commissioner David Salyers stated, “We want it to be convenient for Tennesseans to recycle household hazardous waste, and this collection service is a great way to show that commitment.” Since the program began in 1993, over 373,000 Tennessee households have safely disposed of more than 24 million pounds of hazardous material through more than 1,500 collection events.
Household hazardous waste includes flammable, toxic, reactive, and corrosive materials that should not be disposed of with regular trash. Common 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 are ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint, electronics, and empty containers, which should be discarded in regular trash.
While the disposal of household hazardous waste is free and requires no appointment, Very Small Quantity Generator Waste from businesses, schools, farms, and churches incurs a fee and requires an appointment. Interested parties should call (615) 643-3170 for a price quote and to schedule an appointment.
Many local governments offer collection services for materials such as batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and electronic scrap—referred to as BOPAE. These materials, while minimally hazardous when handled properly, are not suitable for household hazardous waste events. Residents should contact their local solid waste department to find BOPAE collection sites.
To transport materials safely to the collection site, place containers in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper or plastic to prevent spills and cross-contamination, and secure them in the trunk or back of a truck 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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