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Kenton County will collaborate once again with Boone and Campbell Counties for the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. This event is scheduled to take place at Thomas More Stadium in Florence, Kentucky, on Saturday, November 2. It is intended exclusively for residents.
According to a Kenton County Facebook post, before residents from the three counties can drop off their household hazardous waste, they must complete a registration form available on the event website at www.nkyhhw.org. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thomas More Stadium, home of the Florence Y'alls, located at 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, Kentucky.
The Facebook post also outlines that residents can dispose of items such as aerosol cans; antifreeze; batteries of all types; corrosives/flammables; electronics (including devices that plug in or take a battery like TVs—limited to two per vehicle—monitors, keyboards, cell phones, cords, VCRs, cameras and headphones); ink/toner cartridges; light bulbs; oil/fluids; oil paint (with a limit of ten cans per vehicle); pesticides; and tanks/cylinders. However, the event will not accept appliances; ammunition; explosives; fertilizer; latex paint; medications; radioactive items; or tires. The website provides information on proper disposal methods for these items.
The Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste website defines household hazardous waste as "leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients." Common examples include paint, used motor oil, and antifreeze.
The website further explains that if hazardous household waste is improperly disposed of—such as being dumped down storm sewers or drains, released on the ground or into creeks and ponds—it can contaminate groundwater and surface water. This poses risks of injury or illness to residents who live near these areas.
