Get Rid of Hazardous Waste at Brookfield Collection

Waukesha County residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste materials June 2 in Brookfield.

All county residents can drop off hazardous waste materials from 8 a.m. to noon June 2 at the Brookfield Recycling Center, 19700 Riverview Dr. The Brookfield site typically only accepts materials from city residents.

Acceptable: Old, unusable chemicals, pesticides, wood preservatives, solvents, oil-based paints, and mercury-containing products

Not acceptable: Latex paint and non-hazardous cleaning materials

"This is a once a year opportunity for residents in the Brookfield area to properly dispose of hazardous waste in a convenient location," said Karen Fiedler, Solid Waste Supervisor for Waukesha County.

Can't make the June 2 event? Two other county collections are planned:

• June 16 at Delafield City Department of Public Works

• Sept. 8 at Oconomowoc City Public Works Garage

The County also has four year-round collection sites located in Muskego, Waukesha, Menomonee Falls and Franklin. For more information, including a detailed list of acceptable hazardous waste materials, visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/recycling or call 262-896-8300.

This program is funded by Waukesha County and Veolia Environmental Services in partnership with the local municipalities. Proof of residency is required at all locations at all times.