WESTPORT — The town’s annual collection of household hazardous waste will take place Saturday.

The event is set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, in parking lot #1 at the Greens Farms Railroad Station, off New Creek Road.

There is no fee; the collection will take place rain or shine.

A partial list of household materials that will be accepted includes:  gasoline, kerosene, spray paint, paint strippers, paint thinners, solvents, paints, stains, turpentine, varnishes, wood preservatives, degreasers, fertilizers and fungicides.

Also, 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 and paint.

Materials that will be not be accepted include: ammunition, flares and commercial hazardous waste.

The Department of Public Works, which organizes the event, offers this checklist before dropping off hazardous materials:

• Make sure items are clearly labeled.
• Do not mix any chemicals. Incompatible products may react, ignite or explode, and mixed waste may no longer be recyclable. 
• Keep products in their original labeled containers. 
• Place leaky containers in clear plastic bags. 
• Tighten all container lids and pack items in sturdy cardboard boxes lined with paper. 
• Put boxes in the trunk or back of the vehicle when transporting them to the collection, and away from passengers. 
• Leave pets and children home. 
• Keep vehicle windows open and drive directly to the collection site. 
• Residents must remain in their vehicles during collection.
• Do not smoke or eat while handling hazardous materials.

Residents also can recycle antifreeze, motor oil, batteries of any type, light bulbs and electronics at the town’s transfer station, 300 Sherwood Island Connector, on Mondays through Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 7 a.m. to noon.

For more information or questions, contact the Department of Public Works at 203-341-1793.