Gloucester County will hold a collection of hazardous household waste from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Guinea Road Convenience Center near the corner of Guinea Road and Route 17 at Hayes.

The collection allows county residents to dispose of a variety of products, said Clean Community Coordinator Leslie Bowie. Items accepted include automobile hazardous waste such as antifreeze, brake and transmission fluids, gasoline (including gasoline/oil mix), as well as automotive and other lead-acid storage batteries. Used motor oil can be routinely recycled at any of the county’s convenience centers, she said.

Gloucester residents can also safely dispose of painting supplies, including paints, solvents, thinners, epoxies and wood preservatives, Bowie said. Additional items that will be collected for safe disposal include yard, gardening and household chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides, toxic and caustic household cleaners, mercury and pool chemicals.

Homeowners ma...