Gloucester County, NJ

Contacts
Monica Gismondi
Gloucester County Improvement Authority
503 Monroeville Road
Swedesboro, NJ  08085
Tel: (856) 478-6045 x13
Fax: (856) 478-4858
WWW: www.gcianj.com

2012 HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE (HSW) COLLECTION DAYS - All events are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. rain or shine.

• Two (2) at the GCSWC,  493 Monroeville Rd., South Harrison
  1. APRIL 21st
  2. SEPTEMBER 8th
• Two (2) at the GCRD, 1200 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton
  1. MAY 19th
  2. OCTOBER 20th

Click on http://www.gcianj.com for for more information.

MATERIALS ACCEPTED: Solvents, pesticides, cleaners, kerosene, herbicide, gasoline, turpentine, varnish, fertilizers, rat poisons, auto & floor care products, weed killers, lighter fluid, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, propane tanks and gas cylinders. In addition – paints (oil based only), motor oil, antifreeze, fluorescent tubes & ballasts, lead acid & ni-cad batteries will be accepted for recycling.

The following materials WILL NOT be accepted at any collection days: PCBs, cyanides, 2, 4, 5-TP silvex, dioxins, infectious wastes, radioactive materials (including smoke detectors), explosives and 30, 55, and 85 gallon containers without prior approval.  In addition, latex paint will no longer be accepted, see below.

DISPOSAL OF LATEX PAINTS
(no longer accepted at Gloucester County HSW programs)

Starting in 2008 the Gloucester County Household Special Waste (HSW) Collection Program will NO LONGER ACCEPT any latex paint. We will no longer be accepting latex paint at our HSW events due to the enormous fees involved.  It is technically non-hazardous because latex paint is a water based paint.  It needs to be dried out and put in the regular household trash.   Only oil based paint will be accepted at the county program.  Please do not bring any latex paint or you will have to take it home.

There are solutions to help; if you follow the easy directions below.  Remember no municipalities are going to have any special collection times for latex paint so please take the time to read these simple directions.

• Buy only what you need: Measure your room and your sales person will help you purchase the right amount, eliminating any waste.
• Apply a second coat:  This not only gives better protection, but will help use more paint. If you still have some left, ask friends, relatives, churches, shelters, community centers, etc. if they may need it.
• Dry out left over latex paint with kitty litter and place in regular trash, keeping the lids off.
• NEVER POUR OLD UNUSED PAINT DOWN THE DRAIN OR SEWER !!!!

NO ASBESTOS PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. For disposal of asbestos products contact GCIA at 478-6045, ext. 10.

Caution

Explosives or Highly Reactive Materials may be dangerous. If you have these types of materials, call first for safety instructions. DO NOT bring these materials without prior authorization! These dangerous items include, but are not limited to, picric acid, isopropyl ether, calcium carbide, perchloric acid and benzoyl peroxide.