Jefferson residents are encouraged to participate in a bi-annual event to get rid of certain items from their household tomorrow.
The Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off will take place from 9-11am Saturday on the north side of the downtown square in Jefferson. Items that Jefferson residents can dispose of during that time include aerosol cleaners and paints, antifreeze, oil and lead-based paints, fluorescent light bulbs, stains and varnishes, sharps and needles that are in containers, among other items. Items that won’t be accepted include fire extinguishers, latex paint, propane tanks and cylinders, among other items.
The City of Jefferson partners with Metro Waste Authority to hold these events as a way for Jefferson only residents to get rid of hazardous waste in a safe and smart way. Check the full list of accepted and non-accepted items below.
Accepted items:
- Aerosol cleaners and paint
- Ammonia-based cleaners
- Antifreeze
- Rechargeable batteries
- Fertilizers
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Gasoline/Kerosene
- Oil and lead-based paints
- Metal polishes and rust removers
- Thermometers
- Thermostats
- Pesticides
- Petroleum-based adhesives
- Used oil and used oil filters
- Sharps and needles in a container such as a detergent bottle or a sharps-specific container
Not accepted items:
- Ammunition
- Asbestos
- Electronics
- Explosives
- Latex paint
- Fire Extinguishers
- Medications
- Propane tanks and cylinders
- Radioactive materials