The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) administers a 15-town Household Hazardous Waste collection region for residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, and Woodbury.
HHW collection events provide residents with a safe, convenient way to dispose of household materials such as paint, pesticides, household cleaners, chemicals, and other hazardous products. Proper disposal helps keep harmful waste out of landfills, sewers, wetlands, and waterways.
Before You Arrive
– Events are held three times a year and take place rain or shine.
– Free of charge to residents of participating municipalities.
– Proof of residency (such as a driver’s license, tax bill, or other identification) is required.
– Containers used to hold hazardous materials cannot be returned.
There is a cap of 50 lbs. of waste per resident unless arrangements are made in advance. If you think you might exceed this limit, send an email with your name, address, and type of waste to hhw@nvcogct.gov by Monday before the collection date.
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What to Expect
Events are fully staffed, drive-through operations. Event staff will guide you through each step, and you will not need to unload materials yourself.
Arrive & Follow Directions
Enter the site and follow directions from staff.
Show Proof of Residency
Have your identification ready when requested.
Receive Form and Proceed
Take the collection form and proceed to the off-loading area.
Staff Record Materials
Staff will record all materials. Please remain in your vehicle and leave your trunk open.
Staff Unload Materials
Staff will remove all materials and close your trunk or any doors before you pull away.
Exit Safely
Drive slowly and follow staff directions to leave.
Upcoming Events
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Questions & Answers
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No. For safety reasons, containers used to hold hazardous materials cannot be returned. Please use containers you do not need back and make sure they are sealed properly.
Each resident is limited 50 lbs of waste per event due to capacity constraints. If you anticipate exceeding this limit, please contact us in advance at hhw@nvcogct.gov or 203-757-0535.
No. There is no limit on household paint at HHW events. However, we do not accept paint from commercial entities.
Yes. Dried paint and spray paint cans can be disposed of in your regular trash bin.
Yes. You can use PaintCare drop-off locations. Visit paintcare.org for more information.
Other Relevant Resources
For more information on how to properly dispose of common household items, check out these resources: