Regional Refuse District #1(RRD1) has announced Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day as planned for Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 9AM to 2PM at the Torrington Middle School, 200 Middle School Road, Torrington, Connecticut.
RRD1 reminds residents of the following:
- Be ready to show ticket upon entry from your closed driver's side window.
- Stay in your vehicle at all times and keep your windows rolled up.
- Wear a face mask at all times.
- Waste material to be removed must be placed in the rear compartment of the vehicle, not in passenger areas. Place only materials you want removed in the rear compartment.
- No containers will be poured out and returned to residents at this event.
- Propane tanks, electronics, and flourescent bulbs will not be accepted at this event.
- NO SMOKING on the school grounds during the event! DO NOT SMOKE in your vehicle with HHW!
- *Paints/Stains/Varnishes (*accepted at RRD1 daily with a sticker; on Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM without a sticker)
- Paint Thinners & Strippers
- Wood Preservatives/Turpentine
- Resins & Adhesives
- Polishes for furniture, wood, & metal
- Cleaners for rugs & upholstery
- Cleaners for ovens, toilet bowls, & drains
- Swimming pool chemicals
- Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides
- Flea & Tick Powder
- Moth Balls
- Spot Removers
- Dry Cleaning Solvents
- Lighter Fluids
- Septic Tank Degreasers
- Engine Degreasers
- Waste Fuels (Kerosene, Gasoline) Caburetor Cleaners, Brake Fluids Transmission Fluids
- Car Waxes
- Non-empty Aerosol Cans
- Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue
- Photo Chemicals, Chemistry Sets
- Hobby/Artist Supplies
- Rechargeable Batteries
- *Household Batteries (*accepted at RRD1 daily with a sticker; on Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM without a sticker)
- Mercury Thermostats
- Thermometers
- *Anti-freeze (*accepted at RRD1 daily with a sticker; on Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM without a sticker)
- Smoke Detectors
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- *Electronics such as computers, DVD players, etc. (*accepted at RRD1 daily with a sticker; on Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM without a sticker)
- Motor Oil
- *Auto Batteries & Tires (*accepted at RRD1 daily with a sticker; on Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM without a sticker)
- Ammunition
- Fireworks and other explosives
- Pharmaceuticals and other Medical Waste
- PCB Capacitors
- Radioactive Materials
- Unknown gases
- Controlled Substances
- Pathological Material
- *Empty Aerosol Cans (*accepted at RRD1 daily with a sticker; on Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM without a sticker)
- *Propane Tanks (*accepted at RRD1 daily with a sticker; on Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM without a sticker)
Please note that this event is held as a courtesy to our residents for proper disposal of household hazardous waste. You will not be billed, however, RRDD1 is charged a PREMIUM for each participating household vehicle. Therefore, we ask residents to think carefully before making unnecessary purchases, as this will save you money as well as RRDD1. Consider using up your old cleaners before purchasing new or donate them to family, friends or organizations that could use the products.
This event is for collection of unused HHW from single households. It is NOT for contractors, property managers or local businesses. It is expected that NO single household should have greater than 15 gallons of HHW.
TICKET REQUIRED/Cost: This event is FREE to household residents of Winchester but YOU MUST have a “ticket” for entry. These tickets are now available at the gatehouse of RRDD1 during regular daytime hours of operation (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM plus Wednesday evenings in the red tag sale building from 4:00 PM -7:00 PM.)
What to Bring: Your will be given a flyer when you pick up your ticket. Please click here for more information and to be directed to the RRD1 website.