Hazardous Waste Cleanup

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & Universal Waste (UW) Collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to rid your home or garage of hazardous materials!

Call (207) 667-1181 for date of next hazardous waste clean-up. Pre-registration will be required. You must pre-register at city hall.

Types of materials accepted by the waste contractors:

• Acids (Battery, Muriatic, etc.)
• Adhesives/Solvents
• Antifreeze (Used)
• Automobile Fluids (Brake, etc.)
• Batteries (Rechargeable only)
• Chemicals (Pool, Photo, etc.)
• Cleaners (Oven, Drain, etc.)
• Computers, Monitors, Televisions
• Fluorescent Bulbs & Ballasts
• Lighter Fluid
• Linseed Oil
• Mercury Items: thermometers, etc.
• Paint Remover/Thinners
• Pesticides/Fungicides/Herbicides
• Oil-Based Paint and stain
• Oil Waste (from cars, trucks, etc.)
• Transmission Fluid
• Turpentine/Varnish

Waste items not taken: (Call the HCPC for more disposal instructions)

• Alkaline (Flashlight) Batteries
• Asbestos containing materials
• Car, Lawn Mower & Boat Batteries
• Commercial or Industrial Waste
• Fireworks/Explosives/Ammunition
• Pharmaceutical or Biological Waste
• Latex Paints
• Propane Tanks
• Smoke Detectors (radioactive)
• Non-toxic Trash