MEDIA CONTACT:  Julie Willmot
(609) 278-7137

TRENTON, N.J.—Mercer County Improvement Authority will host Household Chemical and Electronics Waste Disposal Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2010 for County residents who would like to recycle common residential wastes or electronics. 

The event will take place at the Dempster Fire Training School, located on Lawrence Station Road, rain or shine.  While no registration is necessary, please note that the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license.  No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted.  For questions or more information, individuals should call (609) 278-8086 or via the Internet at www.mcia-nj.com.

Acceptable household items include: Aerosol cans, household or car batteries, rechargeable batteries, photographic chemicals, used motor oil and oil filters, lighter fluid, propane gas tanks, pesticides/herbicides, pool chemicals, oil-based paint, paint thinners, stains/varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, gas/oil mixes, driveway sealer, insect repellants, mercury. 

Acceptable used electronic items include:  Central processing units (CPUs), modems, printers, keyboards, computer mouses, fax machines, copiers, circuit boards, televisions, monitors, electrical wire, stereo equipment, laptops and laptop peripheral equipment, scanners, phones/telecommunications equipment, microwave ovens, networking equipment, VCRs, camera equipment.

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WHAT: Mercer County Household Chemical Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2010

WHERE: Dempster Fire School, Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence Township.