Hazardous Waste is items that need disposal that can not be thrown out with normal trash collection. These items must be dropped off at the County yard for disposal on the designated days. There are four drop off days throughout the year at two different locations, one in Clayton and one in South Harrison. Putting hazardous waste in regular trash collection will result in toxic emissions released into the environment, serious burns to employees and/or fires. Items that are included in hazardous waste include but are not limited to ; oil based paint, rechargeable batteries, cleaners and florescent light bulbs. For more information view the links bellow or call 856-589-0523
The following is directly copied from New Jerseys state recycling website: gcianj.com
2026 HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE (HSW) COLLECTION DAYS
- Location: Gloucester County Roads Department
- 1200 N. Delsea Drive ( Rt. 47 ), Clayton
- DATES FOR THIS LOCATION (8:00 am to 2:00 pm) : April 18th, September 26th
- Location: Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex ( GCSWC)
- 493 Monroeville Road (Rt. 694) South Harrison Township
- DATES FOR THIS LOCATION: (8:00 am to 2:00 pm) May 9th
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, fire extinguishers (empty or not), propane tanks (empty or not) and gas cylinders. In addition – oil based paints, motor oil, antifreeze, fluorescent tubes, CFL Bulbs & ballasts, lead acid & ni-cad batteries will be accepted for recycling. (30 & 55 gallon containers require prior approval)
Please note that helium tanks with any amount in them are considered hazardous waste, empty helium tanks can go to our recycling yard located at 2 McClure drive.
The following materials WILL NOT be accepted at any collection days: medical waste, infectious wastes, radioactive materials (including smoke detectors), explosives, and ammunition.