HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION DAYS
Since 1989, Gloucester County has conducted a series of collection days where residents can drop-off their "Household Special Waste" (HSW) at a designated location. In 1996, the GCIA, in cooperation with the Board of Chosen Freeholders, expanded the number of HSW events offered from two per year at one location to five per year at two locations. In 2000, the program added three additional days, bringing the total days offered to eight at two locations. This was done in an effort to provide a more convenient HSW disposal schedule for the County residents.
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR GLOUCESTER COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY!! COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING.
2011 HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION DAYS LOCATION:
Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex (GCSWC)
493 Monroeville Road (Rt. 694) South Harrison Township
DATES: (all events 8:00AM to 2:00PM) (RAIN OR SHINE)
April 9th
September 10th
OTHER LOCATION: Gloucester County Roads Department
1200 N. Delsea Drive (Rt. 47), Clayton
DATES: (all events 8:00AM to 2:00PM) (RAIN OR SHINE)
May 21th
October 15th
MATERIALS ACCEPTED: Solvents, pesticides, cleaners, kerosene, herbicide, gasoline, turpentine, varnish, fertilizers, rat poisons, auto & floor care products, weed killers, lighter fluid, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, propane tanks and gas cylinders. In addition - oil based paints, motor oil, antifreeze, fluorescent tubes & ballasts, lead acid & ni-cad batteries will be accepted for recycling. (30 & 55 gallon containers require prior approval)
The following materials WILL NOT be accepted at any collection days: PCBs, cyanides, 2, 4, 5-TP silvex, dioxins, infectious wastes, radioactive materials (including smoke detectors) and explosives.
Click on links below to view more information:
Latex and Oil Paint Disposal
Proper Disposal of Household Medication
DIRECTIONS TO THE FACILITIES:
To the Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex (GCSWC):
Via Rt. 45: Follow Rt. 45 South through Mantua into Mullica Hill. (**) Rt. 45 South Bears off to the right toward Woodstown where Rt. 77 begins. Follow Rt. 45 South past Friends School. Continue down Rt. 45 South for 3 more miles until you reach Rt. 694. Make a right onto Rt. 694. The GCSWC is a mile down the road on the left.
Via Rt. 322: Follow Rt. 322 West into Mullica Hill to Rt. 45. Make a left onto Rt. 45 South. Follow direction above (**).
Via Kings Highway: Follow Kings Highway through East Greenwich toward Swedesboro. Continue past Kingsway High School on your right. Continue down about 1 mile until you reach Glen Echo Ave. and make a left (a red "Welcome to Swedesboro" sign is on your right and a Gas Station on is on your left.) Follow Glen Echo Ave. straight for 3 ½ miles. The GCSWC is on your right.
To the Gloucester County Roads Department:
Follow Delsea Drive (Rt. 47) South through Glassboro into Clayton. Pass Massos Catering Hall on your left. The County Roads Department is ½ mile past Massos on your right. It is in the same complex as the Gloucester County Animal Shelter and 911 Communication Center.