Residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous household waste this weekend as the Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste Collection program returns to Lower Bucks County.
The collection event is scheduled to take place at Bensalem High School at 4319 Hulmeville Road in Bensalem Township on Saturday, August 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is rain or shine.
Participants are encouraged to bring up to 25 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous products, identifiable by cautionary labels such as Danger, Warning, or Caution. The event will accept a variety of hazardous materials, including pesticides, flammables, caustics, fire extinguishers, toxics, batteries, and mini propane tanks.
Items not accepted include electronics, latex paint that isn’t dried, appliances, asbestos, explosives, medical waste, and any waste over two pounds of propane.
This initiative looks to prevent potential harm to people and the environment. Household products containing toxic chemicals, if improperly discarded, can endanger sanitation workers, cause fires in collection vehicles, and pollute air, water, or soil.
Residents are reminded that the event is not open to businesses, industries, or institutions.
Click here to see the flyer with more information on what is and isn’t accepted.
The program will continue on Oct. 26 at Strayer Middle School in Richland Township.
The program is put together by the Bucks County Planning Commission and the Bucks County Commissioners.
