The Authority’s June 2025 Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding Day is a Success
MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY. (July 25, 2025) – The Authority hosted its second Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding event of 2025 on Saturday, June 7 from 8:00am until 2:00pm. Co-sponsored by the City of Millville, Cumberland County Utilities Authority, and Landis Sewerage Authority, the event was held at The Authority’s Solid Waste Complex, located at 169 Jesse Bridge Road, Millville, NJ 08332.
Throughout the year, The Authority hosts three Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding events that allow Cumberland County residents to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste and safely shred any personal and financial documents, free of charge. In total, 537 Cumberland County vehicles attended the June 2025 event, with multiple attendees coming from all fourteen Cumberland County municipalities.
“The Authority had another safe and successful Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding event. I am thankful to all the Cumberland County residents that take the time to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste with us, and we are proud to provide this service, free of charge,” explained Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Coordinator, Nathan Farrell.
As a result of the June 7 event, 6.62 tons (13,240 pounds) of hazardous waste were properly disposed. In addition, 668 gallons of used oil and 55 gallons of antifreeze were collected. Furthermore, 6.29 tons (12,580 pounds) of documents were shredded and recycled during the June event. A total of 1.4 tons (2,800 pounds) of electronic waste were collected, sorted, stacked, and shipped out for recycling.
The final Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding event of 2025 will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 8:00am until 2:00pm at The Authority’s Solid Waste Complex.
“The Authority is proud to improve the tomorrow of Cumberland County, as Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding events allow residents to safely dispose of their hazardous waste, free of charge. These events would not be possible without our community partners and Authority staff. We are looking forward to our final event of 2025,” said Shelly Schneider, President.
As a reminder for upcoming events, all materials to be shredded must be clean and free of debris, such as paper clips, plastics, notebooks, binders, batteries, and should only be of sensitive, personal information. Junk mail, magazines, and books will not be accepted at future shred events.
To facilitate collections between events, residents can dispose of electronic waste and used motor oil at their municipal drop off center and participating auto parts stores. For more information, visit theauthoritynj.com/recycling-dropoff/.
Freon, CFCs/refrigerators, air conditioners, coolers, tires, concrete, and wood are not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste events. Residents can properly dispose of them at the Solid Waste Complex for a fee, during normal business hours. Also not accepted is latex paint, which is water-based and non-hazardous. To properly dispose of latex paint, mix paint with clay-based kitty litter or Speedy Dry so the can is three-fourths full. Allow the paint/kitty litter or Speedy Dry mixture to absorb until it is no longer pourable. Replace the lid and dispose of the paint can with household trash.
For more information on proper household hazardous waste disposal, visit theauthoritynj.com/hazardous-waste-disposal/.
In addition to its environmental related initiatives, The Authority is responsible for the development, financing and project management of projects and programs most vital to sustaining the economic and environmental future of Cumberland County and the state of New Jersey. The Authority works in tandem with the Cumberland County Board of Chosen County Commissioners to foster greater economic growth, business development and quality of life for all Cumberland County residents.