The Coastal Environmental Partnership announces dates for its Household Hazardous Waste collection events.
The first date is Saturday, September 21, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Carteret County Health Department at 3820 Bridges Street in Morehead City.
Pamlico and Craven events will both take place on Saturday, October 12. The Pamlico County Courthouse on Highway 55 in Bayboro is the site for the Pamlico event. The hours there are 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Craven Community College, 800 College Court, in New Bern is the site for the Craven event. Signs will direct you to parking lot E, near Orringer Auditorium. The hours there are 8:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Accepted items include: Latex and oil paints, used motor oil, pesticides, gasoline, drain openers, paint thinners, cooking oil and antifreeze.
Items not accepted include: Commercial waste, gas cylinders, explosives, ammunition, or infectious, biological or radioactive wastes.
State law forbids accepting materials from commercial sources.
Please call Bobbi Waters at 252-633-1564 or e-mail her at bobbi@crswma.com for more information.
Submitted by: Bobbi Waters, Coastal Environmental Partnership