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Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides. Improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.
In an effort to remove HHW from the municipal solid waste stream and keep it out of the Burlington County landfill, the County commenced operation of a permanent collection facility in 1994. This facility is open year round and serves:
- Homeowners within Burlington County;
- Small businesses within Burlington County which produce small or infrequent amounts of hazardous waste (must be registered as a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) (link to Hazardous Waste Small Business Program page); and
- Out-of-County residents.
Appointments/Charges
Burlington County residents are not required to make appointments, but must provide proof of residency. Materials will be accepted free of charge.
Small businesses and out-of-County residents must make an appointment by calling 609-499-5200. Both small businesses and out-of-County residents will be charged a fee (PDF) for services rendered.
Please note that materials will only be accepted during operating hours and the facility is closed on Mondays. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Saturday's 7 a.m.-Noon. If a holiday falls on a Monday, the facility will be closed on Tuesday as well.
Contact Us
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Hazardous Waste Facility
Email Hazardous Waste Facility
Physical Address
Resource Recovery Complex
22000 Burlington-Columbus Road
Florence, NJ 08518
Map
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 429
Columbus, NJ 08022
Ph: 609-499-5200
Fx: 609-499-5316
Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Note: If a holiday falls on a Monday, the facility is closed on Tuesday.
Burlington County residents do not need an appointment.