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A municipal hazardous waste drop-off in Trenton for residents and local businesses that deal with special or hazardous materials. The site on E State St. is the kind of place people use when regular trash won't do - think chemicals, batteries, and other stuff that can't go in curbside bins.
Drive up to an entrance booth where attendants will likely direct traffic into lanes; there’s usually a scale where vehicles stop and get weighed. Expect concrete pads, big roll-off containers, and vans or pickup trucks lined up; the whole site feels industrial - metal fencing, signage, and a few covered bays. Loads are sorted by attendants or at specific drop points, so be prepared to pull up, open trunks, and hand items over or place them where indicated. Weekends and seasonal cleanups can get busy, so lines and wait times are common.
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Before You Go
- Bring photo ID or proof of local residency in case it’s requested for municipal access.
- Secure containers and tape up any leaking or open chemical containers before bringing them in.
- Arrive early in the morning on weekends to avoid the longest lines and have items organized for quick unloading.
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