Saturday, August 19th, 2017 – 9AM to 1PM – Ellsworth High School

Event Poster – Event Pregistration / Permit – Household Hazardous Alternative Waste Disposal Options

Types of materials accepted by the waste contractors:

  • Acids (Battery, Muriatic, etc.)
  • Adhesives/Solvents
  • Antifreeze (Used)
  • Automobile Fluids (Brake, etc.)
  • Chemicals (Pool, Photo, etc.)
  • Cleaners (Oven, Drain, etc.)
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Linseed Oil
  • Paint
  • Remover/Thinners
  • Pesticides/Fungicides/Herbicides
  • Oil-Based Paint and stain
  • Oil Waste (from cars, trucks, etc.)
  • Transmission Fluid
  • Turpentine/Varnish

Waste items not taken:

  • Alkaline (Flashlight) Batteries
  • Asbestos containing materials
  • Car, Lawn Mower & Boat Batteries
  • Commercial or Industrial Waste
  • Fireworks/Explosives/Ammunition
  • Pharmaceutical or Biological Waste
  • Non-toxic Trash
  • Propane Tanks
  • Smoke Detectors (radioactive)

Pre-registration and free permit from your town office is required. Questions? Contact Sheri Walsh at the Hancock County Planning Commision at 667-7131 or swalsh@hcpcme.org.