On Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., residents of Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties can drop off select household hazardous waste items at no cost.
The drop-off event will take place at UC Health Stadium, “Home of the Florence Freedom,” at 7950 Freedom Way in Florence, Ky.
This is the eighth year the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area and the Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition have joined forces to bring this event to the local community. Last year’s event attracted around 2,200 vehicles.
Collection details and restrictions are as follows:
- Aerosol cans – all aerosol cans will be accepted
- Antifreeze – antifreeze only, no mixtures will be accepted
- Batteries – all batteries will be accepted, including: alkaline, nickel-cadmium, lithium, lead acid, etc.
- Bulbs – CFL bulbs, 4-foot and 8-foot tubes will be accepted
- Corrosives/Flammables – fuel and kerosene will be accepted; no ammunition, gun powder explosives or radioactive items will be accepted
- Electronics – computers, TVs, laptops, cables, cameras, VCRs, cell phones, etc. will be accepted
- Ink cartridges/toner – any ink or toner cartridge that comes out of a printer, copier or fax machine will be accepted
- Oil – used motor oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid and brake fluid will be accepted
- Paint – all types of paint will be accepted – limited to 10 cans per vehicle
- Paper – paper documents will be accepted and shredded on site
- Pesticides – pesticides will be accepted – limited to 2 gallons or 2 pounds per vehicle
- Propane tanks – only 20 pound tanks will be accepted
*Please note: Appliances, fertilizer, mercury containing devices, medications and tires will not be accepted.
Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered to be household hazardous waste (HHW). HHW is the group of chemicals and other substances that are commonly found in many homes but require special attention when being discarded.
The Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition was established to protect Northern Kentucky’s public health and the environment by facilitating the safe disposal of household hazardous waste. This is done through regional collaboration in providing the community public education, engagement and outreach opportunities.
All residents who plan to drop of items must complete a registration form and bring it on the day of the event. This completed form will help with the flow of traffic and will reduce wait time.
To learn more about household hazardous waste or to print a copy of the registration form, please visit www.nkyhhw.org. This event will take place rain or shine.
Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition
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