Saturday, October 4, 2008

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New Location for Collection of all household haz waste

What will be included in the Household Hazardous Waste Product collection?

Residents may bring a maximum of 15 gallons of Household Hazardous Waste. Items that will be collected are:

Oil based Paint Linseed Oil Pesticides

Turpentine Used Antifreeze Mercury Thermostats

Used Motor Oil Varnish Liquid Mercury

Old Gasoline Transmission Fluid Chemical Fertilizer

Brake Fluid Rechargeable Batteries Fungicides

Paint Remover and Thinner Fluorescent Lamps Herbicides

Rat Poison Mercury Thermometers

Residents may bring one computer, one monitor, one keyboard and one television to the collection.

Who can participate in the Household Hazardous Waste Product Collection Program?

Open to residents of Bangor, Brewer, Carmel, Clifton, Dedham, Dixmont, Eddington, Etna, Glenburn, Hampden, Hermon, Holden, Kenduskeag, Milford, Newburgh, Old Town, Orono, Orrington, Penobscot Nation, Stockton Springs, Veazie and Winterport

Residents from the communities listed above must have a Residential Household Hazardous Waste Product Permit in order to participate in the collection. The permit must be brought to the Bangor Public Works on Saturday, October 4th^th. . For Bangor residents, permits can be obtained at either the Bangor City Information Desk, 73 Harlow St. 992-4200 or Bangor Public Works, 530 Maine Ave. 992-4500 during normal business hours, starting Monday September 15, 2008. Permits can be obtained at these locations until Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at 12:00 PM. No permits will be issued after 12:00 PM on Friday, October 3rd.

Residents from the other participating towns should contact their town offices for details for registration and necessary permits.

Glenburn 942-2905 Orono 866-2556

Brewer 989-7800 Hampden 862-4500 Orrington 825-3340

Carmel 848-3361 Hermon 848-3485 Penobscot Nation 817-7320

Clifton 843-0709 Holden 843-5151 Stockton Springs 567-3404

Dedham 843-6217 Kenduskeag 884-7947 Veazie 947-2781

Dixmont 234-2294 Milford 827-2072 Winterport 223-5055

Eddington 843-5233 Newburgh 234-2490

Etna 269-3551 Old Town 827-3962

What do I need to obtain a permit ?

You will need proof of residence, and a detailed list of the types of materials and quantities you will be bringing to the collection.

How do I properly dispose of Household Hazardous Products?

BRING PRODUCTS that say: Caution, Poison, Toxic, Flammable, Pesticide, Warning, Combustible, and/ or Danger.

Oil based paint must be in its original container with labels attached. Secondary containers for all products must be clearly marked with contents and be in a securely closed container. Residents should place their containers in cardboard boxes and transport the containers in the trunks of vehicles or in pickup beds to the Public Works Department at 530 Maine Ave. Trained attendants will unload the product containers from your car or truck.

Is there a charge?

If a resident does not pre-register for a HHW permit, a $10 fee will be assessed on the day of the collection.

What do I do with Latex Paint?

Latex paint cannot be collected as part of this collection. Open the can and let the paint dry out. To speed the process, add kitty litter to the paint. This may take several months, depending upon the quantity of paint. Once dry, the paint can be disposed of in your regular trash.

What do I do with aerosol cans that contain hazardous waste?

If you empty all of the contents in the aerosol can, it can be placed in your regular trash. If the container can not be emptied, bring it to the collection for proper disposal. Aerosol cans are very expensive to dispose of because they require special lab packing, so please try to empty cans if possible.

What do I do with flashlight batteries?

Flash light batteries, AA, AAA, C & D types are what are referred to as alkaline batteries. These batteries can be disposed of in your regular trash and will not be collected during the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

What are rechargeable batteries?

These batteries are the types of batteries that power rechargeable toys and hand tools. They are also found in some small appliances such as hand held vacuum cleaners. These batteries also include "Button Cells" that power wrist watches and laser pointers. This type of battery can be brought to the Hazardous Waste Collection day for proper disposal.

What do I do with car, lawnmower, and boat batteries?

These batteries are not part of the Household Hazardous Waste collection and will not be collected. You may consider returning them to the place that they were purchased or call Industrial Metals at 947-3710. Industrial Metals is presently accepting these types of batteries.

What do I do with propane gas tanks ?

Propane gas tanks can be turned in to Suburban Propane 881 Coldbrook Road Herman, ME.(848-2346). You should call for hours and fee schedules.