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  • Household Hazardous Waste

    HazWaste Central reopened on May 17th for the 2014 season. They take household hazardous waste like pesticides and cleaners from residents for free, and from small businesses by appointment.

    They are open most Saturdays from 9am to 12pm and are located at 90 Sargent Drive in New Haven (Long Wharf)

    Please go to the HazWaste Central website for more information and a listing of acceptable materials.

  • Prescription Drug Disposal

  • Most drugs can, and should, be thrown out in with your household trash. Please read the following information from the Environmental Protection Agency on How to Dispose of Medicines Properly

  • There are a small number of medicines that the Food and Drug Administration recommends be flushed as they may be especially harmful (or fatal) if used by someone other than the person for whom the medicine was prescribed. Here is a list of such medicines.

  • Paint Recycling (and Stains, Varnishes, Sealants)

  • In July 2013, a new Connecticut law requiring the recycling of postconsumer architectural paint went into effect. Under the new program, the paint industry has set up drop-off sites throughout the state where consumers can take their unwanted paint. At this time the Transfer Station does not accept paint. Unwanted paints/stains can be brought to HazWaste Central at 90 Sargent Drive in New Haven, or to one the drop off locations listed below.

    Please check the PaintCare website for additional locations and a list of acceptable materials.

    Local PaintCare dropoff sites include:

    Sherwin Williams
    2 Liesl Lane
    Branford
    203-488-1236

    Rings End Lumber
    25 East Industrial Road
    Branford
    203-488-3551

    Goody’s Paint & Hardware
    540 Main Street
    East Haven
    203-469-5335

    Country Paint & Hardware
    2410 Foxon Road
    N. Branford
    203-481-5255