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Friday, October 23, 2009

WICOMICO COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY


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.”

10 comments:

  1. too bad he didn't include "Crooked Landfill Employees" on that list.

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  2. and in other news, Rick Pollitt said that the revenue cap WILL be going away soon

    "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!

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  3. 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.

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  4. thank 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!

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  5. I did tell you that Rick is a Kratovil lover didn't I?

    He has a picture of Pelosi, Reid and Kratovil on his desk.

    I think I have a picture of it somewhere.

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  6. Finally I can get rid of these pesky ammonia/diesel bombs I've been making over the years!

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  7. is that last part a joke..?

    We know the landfill staff knows how to care for empty / full fuel tanks.

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  8. Tires were not mentioned in either list! Can we dispose of old tires or not?

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  9. how bout taking the county council out there they are hazardous to the county and you to rick

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  10. anonymous 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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