Residents of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties will have the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous household materials during a pop-up household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The collection will take place at Frederick’s Landing Park, 100 Frederick’s Landing in Wilder, and is open to residents of all three counties. The event provides a convenient and environmentally responsible way to dispose of common household hazardous items that should not be placed in regular trash or recycling.
Improper disposal of hazardous materials can pose risks to sanitation workers and the environment. Events like this help ensure these items are handled and processed safely.
Accepted Items
Residents may bring a variety of household hazardous materials, including:
• Electronics (limit of two televisions per household)
• Aerosol cans
• Household cleaners
• Pesticides and poisons
• Corrosives, flammables, and fuels
• Cylinders and tanks
• Smoke detectors
• Light bulbs
Items Not Accepted
The following items will not be accepted at the event:
• Appliances
• Paint (any type)
• Fertilizer
• Medications
• Tires
• Ammunition
• Explosives
• Radioactive materials
Residents are encouraged to register in advance by printing a registration form at nkyhhw.org and bringing it with them to the event to help speed up the drop-off process.
Additional Information
For questions or more information, residents can contact their county’s Solid Waste Coordinator:
• Boone County: Jake Buerger – wbuerger@boonecountyky.org, 859-334-3629
• Campbell County: Megan Clere Abrams – mclere@campbellcountyky.gov, 859-547-1866
• Kenton County: Melissa Grandstaff – melissa.grandstaff@kentoncounty.org, 859-392-1919
The Pop-Up Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is organized by the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area and sponsored by the Kentucky Division of Waste Management.
City of Covington