Wicomico County to hold ‘Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day’
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – It might be time to go through some of the old junk in your garage. Wicomico County will soon be holding a household hazardous waste collection day.
On Saturday, October 12th, from 8am to 2pm, residents will be able dispose of a variety of different hazardous materials for no charge at the Newland Park Landfill.
Participants should bring a valid proof of residence.
The full list is as follows:
- Gasoline (10 gallons max)
- Gas/Oil mixes (10 gallons max)
- Fuel
- Acid Cleaners
- Solvents
- Automotive Fluids
- Bleach
- Ammonia
- Batteries (all types)
- Household Smoke Detectors
- Fluorescent Bulbs (Non Green Tips)
- Pool Chemicals
- Dark Room Chemicals
- Household & Lawn & Garden Pesticides
- Insecticides & Herbicides
- Painting Products
- Compressed Gas
- Propane cylinders (30 gallons)
- Oil Based Paint (10 gallons max)
- Paint Thinner
- Thermometer (mercury)
- Turpentine
- Wood Preservatives
- Wood Stripping Chemicals
The following items will NOT be accepted:
- Business Industrial or Commercial Farm Waste
- Explosives
- Ammunition
- Medical Waste
- Radioactive Material
- Tires
- Asbestos
