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Morris County's
Environmental Resource
Welcome to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority's (MCMUA) website; MCMUA.com. The MCMUA Solid Waste Division implements recycling, solid and hazardous waste programs throughout Morris County. The MCMUA Water Division sells drinking water to several municipalities and water companies. The MCMUA is Morris County's environmental resource.
- Solid Waste
Recycling
Coordinating and running recycling programs throughout Morris County.
Garbage Disposal
Two transfer stations handle the disposal needs of Morris County.
Collection Service
Residential, commercial and institutional recycling pickup
Hazardous Waste
Managing household hazardous and eligible business waste.
Compost Providing compost and mulch made from Morris County's vegetative waste
Clean
Communities Anti-Litter Programs
Waste
Reduction Reuse
Solid Waste
Planning Facility Inclusions
Municipalities Town Information - Water
Water System
Wholesale drinking water provider.
Water Quality Keeping our watershed clean - Read drinking water quality reports.
Conservation Saving water because it is a valuable resource in so many ways.
Education Resources to help learn about water and how to use it wisely.
Open Space MCMUA working with Morris County to preserve open space - About the MCMUA
Contacts
MCMUA board members, staff and more
Directions
Maps, locations and directions to MCMUA facilities
Public Disclosure
Information for the public we serve
Bids/Notices
Public Notices, Bids, RFPs, Quotes
Morris County
Municipal Utilties Authority
F.A.Q. Muriatic Acid
The MCMUA operates one of NJ's most comprehensive household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. This F.A.Q. page and information on hazardous materials is intended as a guide about HHW materials as well as the MCMUA's HHW program. This information is a general guide and does not constitute official rule, regulation or law.
Hazardous Waste Materials
- Adhesives
- Aerosols
- Antifreeze
- Appliances (CFCs)
- Art & Crafts
- Asbestos
- Batteries (Auto & Boat)
- Batteries, Household (dry cell)
- Cell Phones
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Driveway Sealer
- Electronics
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fluorescents
- Gasoline
- Medical Waste
- Kerosene
- Mercury
- Motor Oil & Filters
- Muriatic Acid (HCl)
- Paints & Stains
- Pesticides
- Photo Chemicals
- Pool Chemicals
- Propane
- Rock Salt
- Smoke Detectors
- Solvents
- Wood with Lead Paint
Hazards
- Muriatic or hydrochloric acid causes severe irritation or burns to skin and eyes.
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Vapors may irritate respiratory tract.
Handling
- Wear clothing that covers exposed skin areas. Use gauntlet-style acid-resistant gloves and eye protection when working with acid.
- Use only in well ventilated areas.
- Always add acid to water…never add water to acid.
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Do not mix muriatic acid with any other chemicals.
Management Options
- Do NOT dispose down the drain or in storm drains.
- Do NOT dispose of in the trash: liquid wastes can leak in a trash truck and react with other chemicals.
- Wastewater treatment facilities routinely use muriatic acid. Call your local facility to see if they will accept it.
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Take to a HHW collection or commercial hazardous waste facility.