Stratford, Conn. - Mayor Laura Hoydick today announced that the Town’s “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day” will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8 am to 1 pm at Stratford’s Public Works Yard - 550 Patterson Avenue.
Stratford’s “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day” is free of charge to Stratford residents. A valid Stratford resident sticker must be presented at the entrance prior to off-loading materials. To obtain a resident sticker prior to the event, please contact the Stratford Recreation Department at 468 Birdseye Street or via phone at (203) 385-4052.
“Stratford is one of a limited number of communities in Connecticut to offer this service,” said Mayor Hoydick. “It is critical that our residents have a safe and easy way to dispose of their household hazardous waste.”
According to Conservation Superintendent Kelly Kerrigan, many chemicals commonly used in homes or workshops can be very dangerous if disposed of improperly. If certain materials are poured down the drain or placed in the trash, reactions may occur releasing dangerous fumes that can corrode plumbing and even cause an explosion.
Stratford residents will be able to safely dispose of hazardous products including old pesticides, cleaning products, weed killers, pool chemicals, old gasoline, antifreeze, oil based/lead based paint, stains, varnishes, lacquers, batteries, etc. Many products can be identified as hazardous by reading the label precautions. Look for the words: Poison, Toxic, Corrosive, Volatile, Flammable, Caution, Danger or Warning.
Outdated gas grill propane tanks, smoke detectors, and water-based latex paint will also be collected. Latex paint may also be dried out completely and disposed of in your weekly sanitation collection.
The following items will NOT be accepted:
Commercial or Industrial Wastes
Infectious or Biological Wastes
Radioactive Waste
Prescription Medicines/Syringes: Prescription medicines (except for syringes and liquids) may be safely disposed of at the Stratford Police Department, 900 Longbrook Avenue
E-Waste (Computers, fluorescent Light bulbs): E-waste may be disposed of at the Stratford Transfer Station, Watson Boulevard
Ammunition: Ammunition may be safely disposed of at the Stratford Police Department, 900 Longbrook Avenue
