Next household hazardous waste collection event is Nov. 19
Leonardtown, MD – With the arrival of fall comes time to clean out barns, basements, sheds, garages and storage areas under kitchen sinks to properly discard of potentially toxic/dangerous materials.
The St. Andrew’s Landfill will host a Hazardous Waste Collection day event on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Hazardous waste items which will be accepted for collection include Acids, Ammonia, Bleach, Cleaners, Fuels, Gas/Oil Mixtures, Gasoline, Household and Lawn Pesticides, Mercury Thermometers, Photography Chemicals, Pool Chemicals, Solvents, Wood Preservatives, Paint Thinners, and Alkyd (oil-based) Paint. Since Latex Paint is not considered hazardous, it can be disposed with your regular trash collection as long as the mixture is harden by adding absorbents (cat litter, sand, sawdust, or paint drying crystals) prior to disposal. If, however you are unable to do so, Latex Paint will also be accepted.
Items which will not be accepted include Ammunition, Asbestos, Explosive Materials, Medical Waste, Pharmaceuticals, Radioactive Materials, and Picric Acid.
For more information contact the St. Mary’s Department of Public Works and Transportation at 301-863-8400. You can also log on to their website http://www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/Household.asp