COVINGTON, Ky. – Northern Kentucky residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted hazardous materials during the NKY Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thomas More Stadium (home of the Florence Y’alls), located at 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY.

The event is open exclusively to residents of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. 

Residents are encouraged to visit www.nkyhhw.org to print and complete a registration form before arriving at the event to help streamline traffic and drop-off. 

The annual collection event is organized by the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area and sponsored by the Kentucky Division of Waste Management. It provides residents with a convenient, responsible way to dispose of hazardous materials that can’t be thrown away with regular household trash. 

Acceptable items include: 

• Aerosol cans 

• Antifreeze 

• Batteries (all types) 

• Corrosives and flammables 

• Electronics* 

• Ink and toner cartridges 

• Light bulbs 

• Oil and car fluids 

• Oil-based paint (10-can limit) 

• Pesticides 

• Tanks and cylinders 

• Televisions (2-TV limit) 

*Electronics include any item that plugs in or uses a battery — such as monitors, keyboards, cell phones, cords, VCRs, cameras, and headphones. 

Unacceptable items include:  

• Latex paint 

• Tires 

• Appliances 

• Ammunition 

• Fertilizer 

• Explosives 

• Medications 

• Radioactive materials 

For more information, contact your county’s Solid Waste Coordinator: 

• Boone County: Ken Points — kpoints@boonecountyky.org or 859-334-3151 

• Campbell County: Megan Clere Abrams — mclere@campbellcountyky.gov or 859-547-1866 

• Kenton County: Melissa Grandstaff — melissa.grandstaff@kentoncounty.org or 859-392-1919 

By participating in this event, residents can help keep Northern Kentucky clean, safe, and environmentally responsible.