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DSWA Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Goods Collection Event being held Saturday, March 7, 2009

2/26/2009

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event this Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Frawley Stadium, Home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks located at 801 South Madison Street Wilmington, Delaware. Household Hazardous Waste can include items such as household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze. Only Delaware residents can bring these hazardous items for free during the hours of 8am-4pm on March 7, 2009. This event is restricted to residents only, no commercial services.

During this event, DSWA will also be collecting used electronic goods for recycling. Items such as old computers, printers, CD players, microwaves, telephones, televisions, and many other electronic goods will also be accepted at this event.

DSWA is no longer permitted to accept medication during its Household Hazardous Waste events. Residents wishing to dispose of medication should contact the State of Delaware Board of Pharmacy at 302-744-4500.

For a more extensive list of items accepted during this event, please call the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com.

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