The Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance will hold a household hazardous waste event on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Dorset School, 130 School Lane, Dorset, VT for residents of the Towns of Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Manchester, Pawlet, Pownal, Rupert, Sandgate, Searsburg, Shaftsbury, Stamford, Sunderland and Woodford. Visit https://www.bcswavt.org/news/fall-2021-hhw-flyer/ for information on what will be accepted at the event. Businesses must pre-register and pay for materials to be disposed by August 27, 2021.

BRING any substance with labels that say CAUSTIC, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, POISON, FLAMMABLE, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, USE IN AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT. Examples include: antifreeze, turpentine, stains, varnishes, carburetor cleaner, creosote, drain cleaner, oven cleaner, paint strippers, thinners, solvents, fertilizers (weed and feed only - no compost of manure), gas treatments, gasoline, kerosene, engine degreaser, floor, metal, and furniture polishes, latex and oil based paint, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, mercury thermostats, fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps, batteries (single use/primary and rechargeable), driveway sealer, fire extinguishers, and one and twenty pound propane tanks.

DO NOT BRING used motor oil, auto or mower batteries or other lead acid battereies, radioactive materials, smoke and CO2 detectors, sharps (e.g., needles), tires, explosives (ammunition/fireworks), furniture, bulky items, mattresses, scrap metal, appliances, electronic waste, products in garbage bags, trash, empty cans/containers, dried paint, shampoos, soaps, pharmaceuticals, ointments, dish soap, dishwasher soap, candles, rock salt, drywall compound, dried out latex paint, empty cans, and fertilizers without herbicides.

EVENT MANAGEMENT: Please place all items to be disposed in the trunk of your car or the back of your van or truck. Do not exit your vehicle. Please leave your pets at home. Containers such as gas cans, will not be returned. PLEASE WEAR A MASK.

For questions or to register your business, contact Michael S. Batcher at mbatcher@bcrcvt.org or 518-669-7146 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. No text messages please.

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