The Gwinnett Department of Water Resources alongside Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful will host on Feb. 10 a household hazardous waste collection day at the Gwinnett County Fair Grounds.
Gwinnett County officials said residents can drop off five containers of hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Attendees should enter the Fairgrounds' main entrance, which is located off of Sugarloaf Parkway, at the traffic light.
Below is a complete list of what will be accepted:
Aerosol/spray pesticides
Automotive products (engine degreaser, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze, etc.)
Cleaners, corrosives, spot removers, acids and bases
Aerosol/spray paint
Auto batteries
Batteries (household and rechargeable)
Chlorinated solvents
Cooking oil and grease
Fire extinguishers
Flammables (lighter fluid and waste fuels (kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel, etc.)
Fluorescent bulbs and ballasts
Insecticides
Latex and water-based paints
Lawn care products
Mercury
Mercury salts and elemental mercury thermometers
Oil-based paint and stains
Oxidizers
Pesticides
Poisons
Propane cylinders
Solvents and varnishes
Thermostats and other mercury-containing items
Thinners and paint strippers
Weed killer
Wood preservatives
Items that will NOT be accepted include:
Ammunition
Radioactive Waste
Pharmaceuticals
Biomedical/biohazard waste
Volunteers are needed for the event a link to sign up can be found here.
