Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., announced today that county residents will have an opportunity to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge on Saturday, November 7th, at the Newland Park Landfill. The hours for “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day” are 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
The event is open to residents of Wicomico County and participants should bring a valid proof of residence such as a driver’s license. The Landfill will be accepting the following:
Gasoline
Gas/Oil mixes
Fuels
Acids
Cleaners
Solvents
Automotive Fluids
Bleach
Ammonia
Batteries (all types)
Household Smoke Detectors
Asbestos
Pool Chemicals
Dark Room Chemicals
Household & Lawn & Garden Pesticides
Insecticides & Herbicides
Compressed Gas Propane Cylinders (30 gallon and under)
Painting Products
Oil Based Paint
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Wood Preservatives
Wood Stripping Chemicals
Landfill officials noted that solidified latex paint may be disposed of with trash. It can be solidified by adding dirt, mulch, kitty litter or a comparable substance.
The Landfill will not be accepting the following:
Business, Industrial or Commercial Farm Waste
Explosives
Ammunition (handled by Fire Marshall)
Medical Waste
Radioactive Material
Landfill officials suggest that participants pre-arrange large loads. They also said that empty fuel containers will be returned upon request and that staff will help unload vehicles.
County Executive Pollitt commented, “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day’ is another step in the right direction of preserving our beautiful county for future generations.”
too bad he didn't include "Crooked Landfill Employees" on that list.
ReplyDeleteand in other news, Rick Pollitt said that the revenue cap WILL be going away soon
ReplyDelete"I'm going to make sure you rubes will be so denied of government services, it will be a miracle if your toilets flush! Then I will finally get my way and get to raise your taxes!
LOL...of all the days Wicomico County can have...Way to pick "Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day" I have been waiting for a day to get rid of the asbestos in my yard...only Rick Pollitt would come up with a day like that...random.
ReplyDeletethank goodness for this day...of all the things that Wicomico County residents need financial assistance with we get rid of your household waste day. Not what we had in mind...your getting really cold NOT warmer Rick!
ReplyDeleteI did tell you that Rick is a Kratovil lover didn't I?
ReplyDeleteHe has a picture of Pelosi, Reid and Kratovil on his desk.
I think I have a picture of it somewhere.
Finally I can get rid of these pesky ammonia/diesel bombs I've been making over the years!
ReplyDeleteis that last part a joke..?
ReplyDeleteWe know the landfill staff knows how to care for empty / full fuel tanks.
Tires were not mentioned in either list! Can we dispose of old tires or not?
ReplyDeletehow bout taking the county council out there they are hazardous to the county and you to rick
ReplyDeleteanonymous 10:53, Tires are not included in the Hazardous Waste Day collection. There is a “Tire Amnesty Day” for that. It was last held in May.
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