Household Waste

October 12th

 

The Justice Center is located at the corner of East Lee Highway and Sugarlimb Road.

SATURDAY October 12th  8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Loudon County Justice Center

What:

A one day collection event for household hazardous waste

When:

October 12th, 2013

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Loudon County Justice Center

Who:

All Tennessee Residents

Cost:

None

Why:

Many household products contain chemicals that are classified as toxic, flammable, reactive, corrosive, or oxidizing. If they’re not disposed of properly, these chemicals could injure sanitation workers or pollute the environment. This event gives Tennessee residents the opportunity to rid their homes of hazardous waste safely.

SPONSORS:

Loudon County Government

Loudon County Solid Waste Commission

Keep Loudon County Beautiful – stoplitter@loudoncounty-tn.gov

Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
 


Guidelines for Disposal:

  • Leave Products in their original containers

  • Re-label containers that have lost their labels.

  • Do not mix two or more different products into one container.

  • Place items in a cardboard box, preferably lined with newspaper or plastic.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

AUTOMOTIVE AND MARINE PRODUCT:

Fuel and oil additives

Grease and rust solvents, naval jelly

Carburetor and fuel injector cleaners

Starter fluids

Body putty

Antifreeze

Gasoline

HOME MAINTENANCE / IMPROVEMENT: PRODUCTS:

Used strippers and thinners

Adhesives

Driveway sealant

Roofing tar

Wallpaper remover

HOME LAWN AND GARDEN PRODUCTS:

Pesticides

Fertilizers

Wood preservatives

MISCELLANEOUS:

Rechargeable batteries

Pool chemicals

Photo processing

Medicine / drugs

Aerosols / compressed gas

Mercury thermostats and thermometers

Fluorescent tubes


UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

 

MEDICAL / BIOLOGICAL:

Needles and sharps

Infectious waste

Dead animals

Any waste from a doctor’s office, clinic, or veterinarian’s office

EXPLOSIVES / AMMUNITION:

Fireworks

Military ordnance

Gun powder

Ammunition

RADIOACTIVES:

Smoke detectors

Radium paint

BUSINESS / INSTITUTIONAL WASTE:

No business, large or small

No colleges or universities

No schools

No hospitals

No home improvement or painting contractors

No agribusiness

MISCELLANEOUS:

Empty containers of any kind

Automotive gas tanks

Laboratory chemicals

Paint (see below)

Electronics (see below)

Recyclables

Remember….

·        Small amounts of latex paint can be dried up and thrown away in your garbage.

·        Alkaline batteries should be thrown away in the garbage.

·        Used oil, anti-freeze, and lead-acid batteries are currently recycled free of charge at the Matlock Bend Landfill and at the convenience centers in Loudon, Lenoir City and Greenback. Take advantage of this service all year round.

·        Oil- based and latex paints, stains and varnishes can be taken to Lenoir City Convenience Center (500 Halls Ferry Road) any Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

·        Electronics can be taken to any Loudon County Convenience Center.

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