(VERNON, Connecticut) – Vernon residents have several opportunities in the coming months to safely and responsibly dispose of hazardous materials they have in their homes.
Household hazardous wastes can be dropped off on the following Saturdays, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Capitol Region East Hazardous Waste facility, 321 Olcott St., Manchester: April 2, May 14, June 4, August 27, September 24, October 29 and November 12, 2022.
There will be another household hazardous collection day on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stafford Highway Department garage, 210 East Street (Route 19), Stafford. This collection is open to Vernon residents.
Online appointments are now required to drop off items and can be made by visiting: https://mdjdmz.townofmanchester.org/WasteAppointments/
Items that can be disposed of at the event include paints, stains, acids, automotive fluids, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and household cleaning products. For full listings of what materials are and are not acceptable at the household hazardous waste collection events, visit the Town of Vernon's website at www.vernon-ct.gov and search for “hazardous waste.”
Items should be left in their original containers. People should bring a driver’s license, tax bill or car registration to prove they are a Vernon resident.
Used and waste motor oil and antifreeze can be dropped at the Vernon Transfer Station located on Hockanum Boulevard (off Talcottville Road).
On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 3 to 7 p.m. there will a collection event for paint products only. To learn what can be dropped at this event, please visit: https://www.paintcare.org/products/
The Capitol Region East Operation Committee (CREOC) serves Vernon, Glastonbury, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Somers, South Windsor and Stafford for the collection of household hazardous waste.