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Hunterdon County Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day (Route 12 County Complex)

Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Hunterdon County Health Department, Solid Waste and Recycling Services in Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Date: Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Location: 314 State Route 12, Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Who can use it: All Hunterdon County residents; no pre-registration; no commercial plates
Cost: Free up to 10 gallons or 80 lbs; $4.00 per gallon over 10 gallons and $3.00 per pound over 80 lbs
Appointment: Not required
Phone: 908-788-1351

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Hunterdon County Health Department, Solid Waste and Recycling Services at 908-788-1351 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
–Motor oil
–Antifreeze
✓Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
✕Electronics
✕Propane
✓Pesticides
–Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Varnish and stains; gas/oil mix; fire extinguishers; oil-based paint (up to 10 gallons free); paint thinner; pesticides; aerosol cans; gasoline; fluorescent tubes; batteries (car and truck, lithium, lithium-ion and button cell)

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Explosives; air conditioners; electronics, computers and monitors; 20 lb propane tanks; water-based (latex and acrylic) paint

Limits

Quantity limitsUp to 10 gallons or 80 lbs free

Rules and residency

Who can use itAll Hunterdon County residents; no pre-registration; no commercial plates

Note from the sourceHeld rain or shine. No pour-offs: items are unloaded as packed, and gas cans are not returned.

Note from the sourceConflict: The County page lists overage fees of $4.00 per gallon and $3.00 per pound; the County flyer says $4.00 per gallon or pound.

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

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FAQ

Who can use Hunterdon County Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day (Route 12 County Complex)?

All Hunterdon County residents; no pre-registration; no commercial plates

Is it free?

Free up to 10 gallons or 80 lbs; $4.00 per gallon over 10 gallons and $3.00 per pound over 80 lbs

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required, according to the official page.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paint (up to 10 gallons free). Accepted: paint thinner. Not accepted: water-based (latex and acrylic) paint.

What will they turn away?

Explosives; air conditioners; electronics, computers and monitors; 20 lb propane tanks; water-based (latex and acrylic) paint

Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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