Household Hazardous Waste

Residents are strongly encouraged to dispose of their household hazardous waste in an environmentally sound manner. The Department of Solid Waste Management sponsors two Household Hazardous Waste Days a year. One event is held in the spring and the second is held in the fall.

Follow this link to view or print a Household Hazardous Waste Day Flyer.

There is no charge to participate in these events! The only requirements are you must be a resident of Frederick County and all items must be generated by a residence NOT a business (including home-based business).

The next event will be held on:

October 23, 2010
8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
at the
Public Safety Training Facility
8349 Reichs Ford Road
Frederick, MD 21704

Rain or Shine! 

Businesses (including home-based) should reference the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) for guidelines regarding the disposal of hazardous waste.

 

Acceptable Items 

Fuels (Gasoline/Kerosene)
Thinners
Solvents
Pesticides/Insecticides/Fungicides
Household Cleaners
Pool Chemicals
Stains
Sealants
Photographic Chemicals
Household Batteries
Mothballs
Pharmaceuticals (in original containers only)
Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and Fluorescent Lamps


Is it really mercury?
Mercury thermometers will have a silver/white substance in them, if yours contains red or blue it is not mercury.

 

Prohibited Items

            Radioactive Material 
                Tires

Explosives – Contact the State Fire Marshal's Bomb Squad Unit at 410-859-7152.

Biomedical Waste

Firearms – Contact the State Fire Marshal's Bomb Squad Unit at 410-859-7152 .

Ammunition – Contact the State Fire Marshal's Bomb Squad Unit at 410-859-7152.

Freon Tanks and Cylinders – Contact local vendors regarding recycling.

Propane Tanks- Contact local vendors regarding recycling.

All Paint (latex and oil) – Paint can be dried out and brought to the Landfill.  Inexpensive waste paint hardener is available at paint and home improvement stores and will dry paint in a matter of minutes. You may also remove the lid, add a clumping agent (sand, mulch, kitty litter, etc), and allow to air dry. Please remember to dry paint in a well ventilated area.

Trash 

 Recyclables

Vehicle Batteries

Electronics
  

These are only partial listings. If you have questions about a specific item, please call the Department of Solid Waste Management at (301) 600-1848 and press 0 to reach an attendant.