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 12th, 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.”
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