Old paint, motor oil or other hazardous waste is being collected at round up events over the next eight days at locations around Greater Saint John.
It's a pilot project being introduced by the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission to ensure hazardous waste is being disposed of properly.
Spokes-person Brenda MacCallum tells CHSJ News, she hopes people take advantage of the service.
The first round up is today between 11am and 3pm at the Hampton Enviro-Fair at the High School. A complete list of where all the drop-off spots will be over the next eight days is listed below:
Computer and Household Hazardous Waste Round Up Events:
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Hampton, Saturday September 25th between 11am to 3pm at the Hampton Enviro Fair, Hampton High School:
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St Martins, Tuesday September 28th, 3pm to 7pm at the Four Seasons Complex:
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Saint John South, Sunday September 26th between Noon and 4pm at the Carmarthen and King St East Parking Lot:
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East Saint John, Wednesday September 29th 3pm to 7pm at the Loch Lomond Fire Station:
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North End, Thursday September 30th between 3pm to 7pm at the Millidgeville Fire Station:
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The Kingston Peninsula on Friday October 1st between 3pm to 7pm at the Kingston Farmers Market:
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Rothesay and Quispamsis is Saturday October 2nd between 9am to 1pm at the KV Staples Parking Lot:
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Some of the typical items that can be dropped off:
Computer system, includes monitor, CPU, key board, printer, mouse, & speakers – (Recycling fee of $5/system)
HHW typical items (no charge):
Paint, stains & varnishes, motor oil, fluorescent & compact fluorescent bulbs, pesticides, batteries, gasoline, antifreeze & driveway sealant:
