The dates for Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding (HHW) for 2025 have been scheduled. This year’s dates are as follows: Saturday, April 12, Saturday, June 7, and Saturday, September 13. The events will take place from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex on 169 Jesse Bridge Road, Millville.
Household hazardous waste is toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive materials, and can only be disposed at Household Hazardous Waste events. Proper disposal is imperative to have a clean environment and to avoid illnesses. Document shredding is important for personal records and financial documents that should be destroyed appropriately to prevent identity theft. For items that are considered hazardous material, Cumberland County residents may safely dispose of them at any of the Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding days sponsored by The Authority, in conjunction with the City of Millville, the Landis Sewerage Authority, and the Cumberland County Utilities Authority.
This service is restricted to Cumberland County residents only and is free of charge. Proper ID is required at registration. Businesses (including home-based businesses), institutions, non-profits and non-county residents are not eligible for participation in these events and should contact appropriate companies for hazardous waste disposal and document shredding.
“I want to thank The Authority staff and the HHW partners for their tireless effort and commitment to providing this much needed and successful service to all residents of Cumberland County at no cost. This is another important Shared Service provided by The Authority that contributes to the Clean Community goals and objectives,” said Albert Kelly, chairman.
Accepted items are gasoline, kerosene, pesticides, herbicides, used motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, car batteries, cleaning chemicals, fuel oil, oil-based paints, turpentine/thinners, televisions, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, and propane tanks. There is a limit to the items that will be accepted and residents are encouraged to visit The Authority’s website at https://theauthoritynj.com/hazardous-waste-disposal/ for full list of limits and accepted items.
“We look forward to servicing Cumberland County residents with their hazardous waste disposal in 2025,” said Nathan Farrell, Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Coordinator. “As always, we thank our event attendees for their conscious efforts to ensure a safe and proper disposal of their hazardous waste.”
As a reminder for upcoming events, all materials presented for shredding must be clean and free of debris, such as paper clips, plastics, notebooks, binders, batteries, and should only be of sensitive, personal information. Junk mail, magazines, and books will not be accepted at future shred events.
To facilitate collections between events, residents can dispose of electronic waste and used motor oil at their municipal drop off center and participating auto parts stores. For more information, visit theauthoritynj.com/recycling-dropoff/.
Freon, CFCs/refrigerators, air conditioners, coolers, tires, concrete, and wood are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste events. Residents can properly dispose of them at the Solid Waste Complex for a fee. Also not accepted is latex paint, as it is water-based and non-hazardous. To properly dispose of latex paint, add in and stir clay-based kitty litter or Speedy Dry so the can is three-fourths full. Allow the paint/kitty litter or Speedy Dry mixture to dry until it is no longer pourable. Replace the lid and dispose of the paint can with household trash.
