WESTPORT–Got any waste kerosene, solvents or other hazardous materials you need to get rid of?

Bring them to Greens Farms Railroad Parking Lot 1 on Household Hazardous Waste Day, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lot sits between I-95 and the Metro-North Railroad tracks.

To provide the free service, the parking lot on New Creek Road, will be closed from 5 p.m. April 10 to the same time on April 11.

Household Hazardous Waste Day is a free program for residents of Westport, Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford and Greenwich to safely dispose of household hazardous wastes.

“Products such as cleaners, gasoline and pesticides can pollute the environment and jeopardize public health when they are disposed of improperly,” a Westport town release said.

The following types of waste will be accepted: gasoline, kerosene, spray paint, paint strippers, paint thinners, solvents, paints, stains, turpentine, varnishes, wood preservatives, degreasers, fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, bleach, charcoal lighter, cleaning chemicals, drain cleaners, mercury thermometers, moth balls, pet flea shampoos, photo chemicals, rug shampoos, spot removers, art supplies & paints.

Certain items will not be accepted: propane cylinders, ammunition, flares or commercial hazardous waste.

The Westport Public Works Department asks that participants take these steps when delivering hazardous waste for disposal:

• Make sure items are clearly labeled.
• Never mix chemicals. Incompatible products may react, ignite or explode, and mixed waste may become non-recyclable. 
• Keep products in original labeled containers. 
• Place leaky containers in clear plastic bags. 
• Tighten the lids of all containers and pack items in sturdy cardboard boxes lined with paper. 
• Put boxes in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers. 
• Keep your windows open and drive directly to the collection site. 
• Leave pets and children home when bringing hazardous materials for collection. 
• Residents must remain in their vehicles during collection.
• Do not smoke or eat while handling hazardous materials.

Westport residents also may recycle antifreeze, motor oil, batteries of any type, light bulbs and electronics at the Westport Transfer Station, 300 Sherwood Island Connector, Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – noon.

For more information click here or, contact the Westport Public Works Department at (203) 341-1793.