Services are restricted to residents of Darien only.
Please call for current HHW collection event information.
darienct.gov(203) 656-7346
Darien, CT 06820
NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
There is NO Cost for residents bringing Hazardous Waste, however, there is a cost to The Town per car. Please Consolidate waste with neighbors, if possible.
Please bring Household Hazardous Waste in Original, (or labeled properly) sealed containers, with screw on caps if possible.
Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper.
Please drive directly to the site once you have packed your car.
Please do not bring quantities in excess of 25 gallons. Please call first.
No commercial vehicles or waste permitted.
Please call or visit website for more information.
| Material | Residential | Business | Note |
| Acids | dropoff |
none |
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| Adhesives | dropoff |
none |
This program also accepts Rubber Cement and Airplane Glue. |
| Aerosol Cans - Empty | dropoff |
none |
This program accepts Aerosol Cans that contain Hazardous or Toxic chemicals. No empty cans please (they can be taken to transfer station). |
| Aerosol Cans - Full | dropoff |
none |
|
| Antifreeze | dropoff |
none |
|
| Brake Fluid | dropoff |
none |
|
| Car Fluids | dropoff |
none |
|
| CFLs | dropoff |
none |
Unbroken Only Please. |
| Chemistry Sets | dropoff |
none |
This Program also accepts Art and Hobby Supplies. (e.g Rubber Cement and Airplane Glue) |
| Engine Degreasers | dropoff |
none |
|
| Fertilizers | dropoff |
none |
|
| Fluorescent Tubes | dropoff |
none |
Unbroken Only Please. |
| Fungicides | dropoff |
none |
|
| Gas/Oil Mixture | dropoff |
none |
|
| Gasoline | dropoff |
none |
Motor Oil is not accepted at this Event. However you can dispose of Motor Oil at the Transfer Station. |
| Hair Dye | dropoff |
none |
|
| Hair Spray | dropoff |
none |
|
| Herbicides | dropoff |
none |
|
| HHW | dropoff |
none |
|
| Household Cleaners | dropoff |
none |
|
| Hydraulic Fluid | dropoff |
none |
|
| Insecticides | dropoff |
none |
|
| Items Containing Mercury | dropoff |
none |
|
| Kerosene | dropoff |
none |
|
| Lacquer | dropoff |
none |
|
| Latex Paint | dropoff |
none |
Latex paint is not hazardous, but will be collected. You may also Dry The Paint Out and throw it away. |
| Lead Paint Chips | dropoff |
none |
|
| Lead-acid Batteries - Non-automotive | dropoff |
none |
|
| Lice Shampoo | dropoff |
none |
|
| Lighter Fluid | dropoff |
none |
|
| Lithium-ion Batteries | dropoff |
none |
|
| Mercury Thermostats | dropoff |
none |
There will be a mercury thermometer trade-in this year, while supplies last. Bring yours to turn in and receive a digital replacement. Remember, a gram of mercury (the amount in a thermometer) can contaminate a 20 acre lake for a year. |
| Motor Oil | dropoff |
none |
|
| Nail Polish | dropoff |
none |
|
| Nail Polish Removers | dropoff |
none |
|
| Nickel-cadmium Batteries | dropoff |
none |
|
| Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries | dropoff |
none |
|
| Nickel-zinc Batteries | dropoff |
none |
|
| Oil-Based Paint | dropoff |
none |
|
| Paint Strippers | dropoff |
none |
|
| Paint Thinners | dropoff |
none |
|
| Pesticides | dropoff |
none |
|
| Photographic Chemicals | dropoff |
none |
|
| Pool Chemicals | dropoff |
none |
|
| Power Steering Fluid | dropoff |
none |
|
| Sealers | dropoff |
none |
|
| Smoke Detectors | dropoff |
none |
|
| Solvents | dropoff |
none |
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| Transmission Fluid | dropoff |
none |
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| Varnish | dropoff |
none |
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| Wood Stains | dropoff |
none |
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