Electronic and Hazardous Waste Disposal
What is Household Hazardous Waste? How do I know if the item I wish to dispose of is hazardous?
Household hazardous waste cannot be included in your regular trash that is collected curbside. Hazardous waste contains chemicals that pose significant environmental hazards if not properly disposed of.
Common examples of household hazardous waste are as follows:
- Latex & Oil Paint TVs Pesticides & Insecticides
- Florescent Lights
- Thermometers &
- Thermostats
- Oil & Gasoline Computer Monitors Cleaning Products & Chemicals
If you have a question about whether the material you wish to dispose of is hazardous and if it should/should not be included in your regular trash collection, please contact the town office at (207) 884.7660.
How do I properly dispose of Household Hazardous Waste?
Latex Paints – allow the paint to evaporate by taking the lid off. Cat litter can be added to the can to fasten drying time. Once the paint is dried out, place the can with contents into 2 trash bags. Place in normal trash for pickup.
Oil-Based Paints, Varnishes & Polyurethanes – Oil based paints, varnishes & polyurethanes are considered hazardous waste and must be properly disposed of. The best way to dispose of paint is to use it! If you cannot use it, try giving it away or donating it to an organization that can.
Car, Lawn Mower, and Boat Batteries – Residents should consider returning these to the place they were purchased or call AIM at(207) 947-3710 to inquire about disposal.
Pesticides / Insecticides – Once a year, usually in the fall, the Maine Pesticide Board provides a free collection ofobsolete pesticides. To participate, you must send in a registration form that will includeinformation of what you plan to bring to the collection.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.thinkfirstspraylast.org
If you cannot participate in the annual obsolete pesticide collection, please call the Maine Board of Pesticides Control at (207) 287-2731.
For All Other Household Hazardous Waste – You can contact the Bangor office of the Maine Department of Environmental Protectionat (207) 941-4570 to find out about additional ways to dispose of hazardous waste. The Maine Environmental Depot, located in Lewiston, accepts household hazardous waste from any Maine citizen.
To learn more about the depot, please call: (207) 786-7390.
In addition, residents can also call the following local waste management facilities to inquire about hazardous waste disposal:
• Pine Tree Waste: (207) 862-4200 Ext. 220
• Wesco Distribution: (207) 942-6713
• Casella Waste Systems (207) 593-3185