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Follow on Google News | Gwinnett County to Host 4th Semi-Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection DayGwinnett Clean & Beautiful Teams Up with Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources for July 18 Event at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
By: Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful The following items – which are not accepted curbside during weekly pickup – will be collected for proper disposal or recycling during the four-hour event: 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 Gwinnett County residents may bring up to five containers of household hazardous waste during this FREE event. Containers may include laundry baskets, storage bins, copy paper boxes or similarly sized receptacles. Please bear in mind that containers will not be returned. For examples of container sizes, please visit the event page at www.gwinnettcb.org. "We ask that everyone be particularly patient with us this year," said Schelly Marlatt, Executive Director for Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful. "In addition to being one of our most popular events, we will be navigating COVID-19 social distancing guidelines to ensure the safety of our attendees, staff and vendors - which could result in delays of up to an hour or more. We apologize ahead of time, but this level of preparedness and awareness will enable a safe and successful event for everyone." Safety precautions will include: Attendees must stay in their cars No refreshments will be offered, so please come prepared with water and a snack in case the line backs up No portable restrooms will be available Vehicle windows must remain closed while in the unloading zone Containers will not be returned; it is suggested to bring materials in disposable containers or boxes Materials that cannot be removed safely will remain in the vehicle and can be brought again at the next event To learn more about this and other upcoming Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful events, please visit www.gwinnettcb.org. End
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