Press release from the Public Works Department:
The City of Bristol will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on October 6, 2007. The Collection will be held at the Bristol Public Works Garage located at 95 Vincent P. Kelly Road (off Route 229) from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
This Household Hazardous Waste Collection is free of charge and open to residents of Bristol, Berlin, Burlington, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville and Plymouth. Identification will be required as proof of residency. No waste from businesses will be accepted.
Items to accepted include:
Pesticides and poisons, herbicides and weedkillers, oil-based paint, paint thinners, varnish, household batteries, hobby and photographic chemicals, pool chemicals, household cleaners and disinfectants, antifreeze, waste oil, gasoline, fertilizers and mercury.
Items that can not be accepted include:
Latex paint, tires, propane tanks, computers and electronic equipment, explosives, smoke detectors, medical waste, fire extinguishers, empty containers – and waste from any businesses.
Bristol residents can refer to the City web site at http://www.ci.bristol.ct.us/content/3240/6587/6590/default.aspx
for disposal information about other materials.
If you should have questions or need directions, please feel free to contact Public Works 584-6125.
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