The Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off site is closed for the remainder of the year.

To participate, residents must show proof of Hamilton County residency. Businesses, schools and non-profit organizations are not eligible to participate in the program.

The program has collected 346,566 pounds of hazardous waste from residents since opening in April. The drop-off  site is scheduled to reopen next spring.

Locations: Environmental Enterprises, Inc., 4600 Spring Grove Ave., or Environmental Enterprises, Inc., 10163 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Sharonville.

Acceptable items: pesticides, fertilizers, solvents, thinners, lawn/pool chemicals, cleaners, household/auto batteries, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, mercury, fluorescent bulbs, driveway sealer, gasoline, antifreeze, thermostats, motor oil and oil-based paint.

Unacceptable items: prescription drugs, radioactive materials, medical waste, explosives/ammunition, gun powder, heating oil tanks, tires, yard waste, garbage, roofing materials, appliances, computers/electronics, fuel tanks, unmarked cylinders, fireworks and smoke detectors.

Latex paint is accepted at the drop-off site if residents bring other household hazardous waste. If only latex paint is brought, residents will be charged $1.50 per gallon. For more information, call 946-7766 or visit www.HamiltonCountyRecycles.org.