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2662 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD. 21401
(410) 222-7500 |
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| | Department of Public Works - Waste Management Services - Household Hazardous Waste | |
| Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days | 
Please read this important information
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You Can Help Reduce HHW Disposal Costs
In 2010, Anne Arundel County paid nearly $205,000 to dispose of
HHW received from residents.
Although proper disposal of HHW is important, it is even more important to
avoid purchasing
hazardous items and substitute them with non-hazardous alternatives.
The more you use safe alternatives, the less we spend on
disposal of HHW. The more HHW
you dispose of, the less we save during these tough budgetary times.
Choosing safer alternatives
is the difference between money saved and money spent.
So ask yourself, “Why unnecessarily buy something that is
harmful and expensive to dispose
of when you could choose an alternative that’s safer and cheaper to
manage?”
You can help reduce the cost of this program by:
• Avoid purchasing hazardous household materials
• Using up what you buy
• Giving away what you cannot use
• Using safer alternatives
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| Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days provide opportunities for County residents to safely dispose of products containing harmful chemicals. Unless used and disposed of according to directions, these household chemicals present a threat to the environment. Special handling is required to dispose of them properly. Materials collected are recycled, or disposed in hazardous waste landfills or incinerators. A licensed private company under contract to the County provides these services. New disposal chambers at the Millersville landfill, called "cells", are not only double-lined, but include a system that collects any liquids (leachate) which pass through the trash. This liquid still must be removed, treated, and disposed of at a County water reclamation facility. Despite advances in landfill management that minimize environmental risk, it is still important that the waste stream be rid of wastes that are hazardous.
| Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days | - Drop-off hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (at all locations and all dates).
- Program for Anne Arundel County Residents only.
- Commercial vehicles and commercial waste are not accepted. Click for options.
- For questions and comments on household hazardous waste drop-off days call
(410) 222-7951.
| | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | A wide variety of material is accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off events including: - Oil-based paints
- Staining agents
- Paint solvents
- Pesticides
- Household and automotive cleaners
- Oil and antifreeze contaminated with water or other products
- Pool chemicals
- Gasoline
- Kerosene and other fuels
- Mercury thermometers
- Mercury thermostats (Special Note)
- Fluorescent light tubes/bulbs (Special Note)
- Mercury vapor lamps
- Asbestos (small quantities accepted, limit 4 bags per resident and cannot be over 40 lbs. Must be wetted and double bagged)
- Freon and other refrigerants (small aerosol cans 18 ounces or less only)
Special Note: - The Home Depot now accepts compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) for recycling. They do not accept fluorescent tubes.
- Alkaline batteries (A, C, D) may be disposed of with household trash.
- Residents can recycle mercury thermostats at any Anne Arundel County fire station.
To find a station near you, click on Locate a Station.
The following items are accepted for recycling year round at the convenience centers: - Uncontaminated motor oil
- Uncontaminated antifreeze
- Automobile batteries
- Nicad (rechargeable) batteries
- Camera batteries
- Watch batteries
- Button batteries
- Cooking oil (liquid only)
These products are not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days: - Latex Paint
- Medical waste
- Smoke alarms
- Ammunition
- Firearms
- Cooking grease
- Fire extinguishers
Please follow these tips for quick and safe disposal: - Read labels for safe handling instructions
- Keep products in their original containers
- Place several small containers together in a non-returnable box for quicker processing
- Do not mix products
Be prepared to show an Anne Arundel County driver's license and registration. | Stop Using Hazardous Products in Your Home
Use Safer Alternatives Instead | Ammonia-based cleaners | Vinegar, salt and water mixture for surface cleaning. Baking soda and water for the bathroom. | Abrasive cleaners | Rub area with one-half lemon dipped in borax, then rinse. | Floor or furniture polish | 1 part lemon juice, 2 parts olive or vegetable oil. | Silver polishes | Soak in boiling water with baking soda, salt, a piece of aluminum. | Toilet cleaners | Baking soda, toilet brush. | Disinfectants | One-half cup borax in 1 gallon water. | Drain cleaners | Plunger; flush with boiling water, one-quarter cup baking soda, one-quarter cup vinegar. | Rug/upholstery cleaners | Dry cornstarch sprinkled on, then vacuumed. | Water softener | One-quarter cup vinegar in final rinse. | Oil stains | White chalk rubbed into stain before laundering. | Glass cleaner | White vinegar and water or rubbing alcohol and water. | Copper cleaner | Paste of lemon juice, salt and flour or, rub on tomato paste, rinse off and buff. | Abrasive cleaners | Baking soda | Stainless steel polish | Baking soda or mineral oil for shining, vinegar to remove spots. | Stain Remover | Vinegar | Mildew remover | Lemon juice and salt or white vinegar and salt. |
| | | Natural Cleaning Products - Shopping List | Vinegar | Salt | Lemons | Baking Soda | Borax | White Chalk | Aluminum Foil | Flour | Lemon Juice | Cornstarch | Rubbing Alcohol | Vegetable Oil | Olive Oil | Tomato Paste | |
| For more information on safer alternatives to cleaning products, go to these websites: Union of Concerned Scientists
EPA - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Household Hazardous Waste Products in the Home
Earth 911 |
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