Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off In March Located in Silver Spring

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Contact: Bob Willson, 301-840-2370
Richard Dimont, 301-840-2774

For Immediate Release (March 6, 2000)

NEXT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF
IN MARCH LOCATED IN SILVER SPRING

Montgomery County's next regular collection of household hazardous waste is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Parking Lot #2 in Silver Spring. The program gives residents an opportunity to safely dispose of toxic, flammable, reactive or corrosive waste that is commonly used or stored in the home, garage or basement.

"Residents can share the County's strong commitment to pollution prevention by keeping potentially dangerous items out of the waste stream in order to protect the environment," said County Executive Douglas M. Duncan. "When residents substitute less toxic or non-toxic products, only buy what is needed, and share leftover materials with others, they can significantly reduce the amount of hazardous materials they generate."

Materials accepted for collection are liquid oil and latex paints, thinners, solvents, pesticides, fuels, swimming pool chemicals, photographic chemicals, brake fluid, car batteries, Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, and mercury button batteries.

Although residents can drop off used oil and antifreeze for recycling at the Transfer Station everyday during operating hours, the household hazardous waste program will also accept used oil and antifreeze. Materials that cannot be accepted at this collection program are radioactive materials, explosives, and compressed gases other than propane, butane, or asbestos. County policy prohibits acceptance of household hazardous waste from commercial vehicles. In addition, commercial waste cannot be accepted.

Silver Spring Parking Lot #2 is located at the corner of Spring St. and Georgia Ave., and residents should use the parking lot entrance located off Spring St.

For more information on the types of items that will be accepted, how to use less toxic materials, or to get a schedule for upcoming collections, call the Division of Solid Waste Services at 301-840-2370 or the Recycling Hotline at 301-590-0046 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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