MDC Household Hazardous Waste Collection

The MDC invites residents from East Hampton and Portland (and other eligible towns) to empty their homes of hazardous wastes on Saturday, October 29th. This is the last chance residents will have this year to dispose of their hazardous waste. Household hazardous wastes will be collected from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Windsor Locks Public Works Garage, located at 6 Stanton Road. Collections will not begin again until the end of April 2012.  There are no disposal options for household hazardous waste in the intervening months.   The program is free, environmentally responsible, and gives individuals a chance to protect their local environment. Examples of acceptable household hazardous wastes include solvents, pesticides, cleaners, mercury containing products, gasoline, oil-based paint and batteries.  The following materials will not be accepted at the collection: latex paint, tires, medical waste, compressed gas cylinders, radioactive waste, household garbage, smoke detectors, ammunition, and explosives.  Please collect these products in disposable but sturdy boxes or bins; store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets, and transport it to the collection in the trunk of your car. Special conditions apply for asbestos, lead paint chips, sand blasting grit, and any products stored in 55-gallon drums and the MDC HazWaste Coordinator must give prior approval for the waste to be brought to an MDC collection. If permission is not received, the MDC Coordinator has the right to reject this material. For a complete list of eligible towns and acceptable items please go to www.themdc.com or call the HazWaste Hotline at (860) 278-3809. Note: If you are bringing waste from a former or active small business or farm you must go through our small business program. Small business waste is accepted by appointment only. Call the HazWaste Hotline for a small business package.