Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

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Salisbury, MD …Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver is pleased to announce that County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Newland Park Landfill. The hours for “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day” are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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 Painting Products
  • Compressed Gas Propane cylinders (30 gallons and under) Oil Based Paint
  • Paint Thinner Thermometer (mercury)
  • Turpentine Wood Preservatives
  • Wood Stripping Chemicals
  • 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.

Empty fuel containers may be returned upon request and the staff will assist to unload vehicles.

For more information, please contact the Newland Park Landfill at 410-548-4935.