Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste, Paper Shredding Schedule – 2023

Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Proof of residency is required

Date	Host	Location
April 1, 2023	Stonington	Stonington High School 176 S. Broad Street
May 6, 2023	East Lyme	East Lyme High School
June 3, 2023	Colchester	Colchester Town Hall 127 Norwich Avenue
June 17, 2023	Norwich	Norwich Public Works 50 Clinton Avenue
July 8, 2023	Groton	Fitch High School 101 Groton Long Point Road
August 5, 2023	Montville	Tyl Middle School 166 Chesterfield Road Oakdale (off Route 163)
September 16, 2023	North Stonington	Wheeler Middle and High School 297 Norwich Westerly Road
October 7, 2023	Griswold	Griswold Highway Garage 1148 Voluntown Road Route 138 (East of Route 395)
November 4, 2023	Ledyard	Ledyard High School 24 Gallop Hill Road

For more information & questions about collections please contact Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority, 7 Hurlbutt Road Suite 1, Gales Ferry, CT 06335 www.SCRRRA.org. Phone: 860-381-5558 Fax: 860-381-5948.

What are hazardous household wastes?
Hazardous household wastes are those wastes produced in our households that are hazardous in nature, but are not regulated as hazardous waste, under federal and state laws. Such consumer waste products, if carelessly managed can, and frequently do, create environmental and public health hazards. Hazardous household wastes should be disposed of properly by licensed professional haulers.

Hazardous household waste includes:

Drain cleaner Metal polish Dry cleaning fluid Arts & crafts supplies Oven cleaner Photo chemicals Floor cleaners Fluorescent bulbs Fire starters Transmission fluid Gasoline Kerosene

Waxes and polishes Brake fluid Rust preventatives Wood preservatives Oil and Latex based paint Lead based paint Degreasers Paint thinner

Herbicides Rodent killers Muriatic acid Cesspool cleaners Fertilizers Insert sprays Pool Chemicals No-pest strips Solvents Sealants Wood strippers Pesticides

Why Collect?
To protect our groundwater from contamination by hazardous wastes. When hazardous wastes are poured down the drain, dumped outside, or thrown in the trash, they eventually make their way into our water and air supply.

Hazardous materials which cannot be used up should be disposed of properly using licensed professional haulers. They have the facilities to incinerate, neutralize, store or recycle these items.

What can we take?

Acceptable Materials

From the House:	From the garage:	From the Workbench:	From the yard/garden:
Drain cleaner Oven Cleaner Metal polish Photo Chemicals Dry cleaning fluids Floor cleaners Arts/crafts supplies Florescent bulbs	Fire starters cleaner Gasoline Old chemistry sets Waxes, polishes Transmission fluid Brake fluid	Rust preventatives Wood preservatives Oil and Latex based paint Lead based paint Degreasers Empty Aerosol cans Paint thinner Solvents Sealants Wood strippers	Pesticides Herbicides Rodent killers Muriatic acid Fertilizers Insect sprays Pool chemicals No-pest strips

Who is it for?
All Groton Residents, ID Required – Waste from residential sources only. NO COMMERCIAL USERS.

How?
Preparation at home:

• Pack carefully in original containers only, sealed and labeled and placed in a cardboard carton.
• Containers will not be returned to you.
• Do not mix materials.
• Limits
  • Liquid – 10 total gallons
  • (5 gal. container or less)
  • Solid – 20 total pounds
• Place carefully in car, prevent tipping.
• Drive carefullly. Do Not Smoke while handling and transporting material.
• Leave children and pets at home.

 

At collection Site:

• Remain in your car.
• Follow directions of on-site official.

 

Materials “not” acceptable:

• Asbestos: Call SCRRRA at (860) 381-5558 for the most current disposal information.
• Propane Tanks: Return to your gas company or where tank was purchased.
• Alkaline Batteries: Throw out with household trash.
• Explosives, Fireworks, Ammunition: Contact your police or fire department for proper disposal.
• Marine Flares: DEP Marine Headquarters. Call 434-8638 for appointment.
• Water Reactive Material: Chemicals such as peroxides and metallic sodium. Contact your local Fire Marshal for proper disposal.
• Radioactive Material: Items such as smoke detectors should be returned to the manufacturer.
• PCB’s: Contact SCRRRA at (860) 381-5558 for proper method of disposal.
• Medications: Usually can be disposed of with trash. Contact CT Dept. of Public Health at (860) 509-7268 if in doubt.
• Unknown Materials: Contact SCRRRA at (860) 381-5558 .
• Infectious or Biologically Active Materials: Contact the Health Department at (860) 448-4882

 

The following items are accepted at the Groton Transfer Station on Flanders Road with proof of Groton residency:

• Auto batteries
• Antifreeze
• Leaves
• Electronics
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs
• Used motor oil
• Used oil filters
• Scrap Metal
• Pallets

 

NO COMMERCIAL USERS