The April Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) will be Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Decals are required to use the HHW events, except for those residents who live in the town limits of Cary, Pittsboro, and Siler City. All residents will also be asked to show a driver’s license or item with the address of where the waste is coming from.

HHW events are a way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely, such as oil-based paints, stains, bleach, cleaners, aerosols, batteries, propane tanks, etc. Residents can bring 20 gallons of latex paint cans per event. Latex paint can be safely dried out and put in with your regular trash. No business waste and no trash.

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office will also be onsite during this HHW event to conduct a medicine take back as a way for residents to safely dispose of unwanted medications. No needles, sharps, or liquids will be accepted.

For a complete list of accepted items, please visit the www.chathamcountync.gov/hhw or contact the Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 919-542-5516 or recycle@chathamcountync.gov.

HHW events are the third Saturday each month through November.