The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host a mobile household hazardous waste collection service in Rutherford County on Saturday, November 2. Residents are encouraged to dispose of items such as cleaning fluids, pesticides, and swimming pool chemicals at the event, which is open to all, regardless of residency. The drop-off will occur at the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department, located at 4765 Florence Rd., Murfreesboro, from 8 a.m. to noon. For further information, contact Bishop Wagener at (615) 295-9716.
Commissioner David Salyers emphasized TDEC’s commitment to making recycling hazardous waste convenient for Tennesseans. Since the program began in 1993, over 373,000 households have safely disposed of more than 24 million pounds of hazardous materials through over 1,500 collection events.
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Hazardous materials include items that are flammable, toxic, reactive, and corrosive, such as mercury thermometers, fluorescent lamps, and swimming pool chemicals. However, ammunition, electronics, and empty containers will not be accepted. There is no cost or appointment required for household hazardous waste disposal.
For Very Small Quantity Generator Waste, which comes from businesses or similar sources, there is a fee and an appointment is necessary. Interested parties should call (615) 643-3170 for pricing and scheduling.
Local governments often provide collection sites for items like batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and electronic scrap (BOPAE). Residents are advised to contact their local waste department for more information on BOPAE sites.
Participants should transport materials securely in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper or plastic, and ensure they are out of reach of children and pets. For more details about the hazardous waste collection service, call 800-287-9013 or visit this link.
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