The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will hold a mobile household hazardous waste collection event in Sumner County on Saturday, October 19. This initiative invites all Tennesseans to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, such as cleaning fluids, pesticides, and pool chemicals, at the designated drop-off point at Moss Wright Park, located at 705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville. The collection will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and participants do not need to reside in the county to take part. Jeff McCormick can be contacted for more information at (615) 851-2200.
TDEC Commissioner David Salyers emphasized the importance of convenient recycling options for household hazardous waste, expressing satisfaction with the availability of this service and encouraging public participation. Since its start in 1993, the program has facilitated the proper disposal of over 24 million pounds of hazardous materials from more than 373,000 Tennessee households through over 1,500 one-day collection events.
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Household hazardous waste is classified as flammable, toxic, reactive, and/or corrosive and should not be disposed of with regular garbage. Items accepted 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. Non-accepted items include ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint, electronics, and empty containers, which should be discarded in regular trash. The collection service is free and does not require an appointment.
While household hazardous waste disposal is free, there is a fee for disposing of Very Small Quantity Generator Waste, which originates from non-household sources such as businesses, schools, farms, and churches. Advance appointments are required for this service, and interested parties can obtain a price quote and schedule an appointment by calling (615) 643-3170.
Local counties and municipalities often provide collection services for batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and electronic scrap—referred to as BOPAE materials. Although these materials are minimally hazardous when handled correctly, they are not suitable for household hazardous waste events. Residents are encouraged to contact their local solid waste departments to locate BOPAE collection sites.
When bringing materials to the collection site, it is advised to place them in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper or plastic to prevent spills and cross-contamination. These materials should be placed in the trunk of a car or the back of a truck, away from children and pets.
For additional information about the household hazardous waste mobile collection service, call 800-287-9013 or visit this link.
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