Randolph Hazardous Waste Drop‑Off: What You Need to Know

Hey neighbors, if you’ve been holding onto that old paint can or a half‑full gasoline container, the clock is ticking. The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is hosting a hazardous‑waste drop‑off on Saturday, September 26, and you’ve got until 2 p.m. to get there.

The event will be held in Parking Lot No. 9 at the County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road. (Yes, the location changed from previous years, so double‑check the lot number before you pull in.) Doors open at 9 a.m., and the crew will be on hand to help you safely unload your items.

What can you bring? A surprisingly wide range: aerosol cans, automotive fluids, gasoline, diesel or kerosene (in containers under 5 gallons), oil‑based paints, stains, varnishes, thinners, and even pool chemicals. Batteries of all sorts—lead‑acid, lithium‑ion, button cells—are welcome, as are fire extinguishers, mercury‑containing bulbs, and propane tanks weighing 20 pounds or less. If you have asbestos, it must be wetted, double‑bagged, taped, and kept under a 100‑pound limit.

And what’s a no‑go? Leave the alkaline or zinc‑carbon batteries at home, along with any business‑generated waste, large containers over five gallons, empty cans, or anything explosive. Medical waste, sharps, radioactive items, and even used smoke detectors are off‑limits. Got water‑based, latex or acrylic paint? Let it dry out and toss it in the regular trash, as the flyer advises.

Before you head out, make sure you have proof of a Morris County address—think a utility bill or a driver’s license. The site is strictly for residents; commercial trucks aren’t allowed, so plan accordingly. If you’re unsure about an item, give the municipal utilities authority a call or check the official flyer for clarification.

Need more info? The Randolph Township notice and the updated 2026 flyer have all the nitty‑gritty details. For any last‑minute questions, you can email Dani Sepe at dani.sepe@patch.com. Let’s keep our community clean and safe by getting that hazardous waste out of our homes the right way.