Hazardous Household Waste & Paper Shredding

Dates & Locations for 2025 
All events are from 9:00 - 1:00


Event DateEvent Location
Saturday, April 5,2025

Stonington High School
176 So. Broad Street
Stonington

Saturday, May 3,2025

East Lyme High School
30 Chesterfield Road
East Lyme, CT. 06357

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Norwich Public Works
50 Clinton Ave.
Norwich

Saturday, July 12, 2025Fitch High School
101 Groton Long Point Road
Groton
Saturday, July 26, 2025

Waterford High School
20 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT. 06385

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Tyl Middle School
166 Chesterfield Road
Montville

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Wheeler High School
297 Norwich-Westerly Road
North Stonington 

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Griswold Public Works
1148 Voluntown Road (Rt. 138)
Griswold

Saturday, November 1, 2025
 

Ledyard High School
24 Gallup Hill Road
Ledyard


Hazardous Household Waste Collection Schedule

All events are from 9 am to 1 pm.

Paper Shredding is available at all locations.

For more information visit the Regional Resources Recovery Authority website or call 860-381-5558.

What can I bring to these HHW collections and what is not accepted?

Accepted

  • Household Hazardous Wastes:
    • Paint and Stains 
    • Paint Thinner
    • Drain Cleaners
    • Varnish
    • Photographic Chemicals
    • Nail Polish Remover
    • Oven Cleaners
    • Toilet Bowl Cleaners
    • Rechargeable Batteries
  • Shed and Garage Hazardous Wastes:
    • Kerosene 
    • Old Gasoline
    • Radiator Chemicals
    • Auto Body Chemicals
    • Fuel Additives
    • Car Battery Acid
    • Camping Stove Fuel
    • Fluorescent Bulbs
  • Lawn and Garden Hazardous Wastes:
    • Insecticides
    • Pool Chemicals
    • Herbicides
    • Rat Poison
    • Moth Balls
    • Fungicides
    • Round-Up

Non-Acceptable

  • Large Commercial/Industrial generators of household hazardous wastes are not accepted.
  • Households with more than 20 gallons or 20 pounds must call the regional office at 860-381-5558.
  • Tires
  • Ammunition/Gun Powder
  • Auto or Marine Flares
  • Radioactive Materials (smoke detectors, etc.)

Warnings

Use Caution When Transporting Household Hazardous Waste Materials.

Use the Original Container When Possible.