Hancock County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday August 28

The Hancock County Planning Commission will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, August 28th. The collection will take place at Ellsworth High School from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. This collection will be for
Liquid Materials hazardous waste only! No electronics or other hardware products will be accepted.

The following WILL be accepted

• Paint and Stain
• Turpentine and Varnish
• Brake Fluid and Transmission Fluid
• Paint Thinners and Removers
• Charcoal and Lighter Fluids
• Pool Chemicals
• Anti-Freeze
• Adhesives and Solvents
• Oven/Drain Cleaners
• Fungicides and Herbicides/Pesticides
• Battery Acids and Muriatic Acid
• Linseed Oil
• Automobile Oil and Gas
• Rechargeable Batteries

Materials NOT accepted

• PCs, Laptops, Monitors and Printers
• Televisions and Monitors
• All Electronic Equipment
• Airconditioners
• Ammunition
• Asbestos
• Fireworks and Explosives
• Infectious and Biological Wastes
• Propane Tanks
• Alkaline Batteries
• Car, Lawnmower or Boat Batteries
• Refrigerators, Deep Freezers, etc.

Ellsworth residents can go to Ellsworth City Hall to obtain a permit. Proof of residency is required to obtain a permit.

Other Hancock County residents should check with their municipal office to see about obtaining a permit, and if their individual town/municipality is participating in the collection. (Some towns are covering the costs of their resident's permits).

If a resident of a participating Town shows up at the hazardous waste collection event
without a permit, the resident will be required to show proof of residency and pay $30
per unit (cash or check) to dispose of hazardous materials. If a resident of a
non-participating Town shows up at the hazardous waste collection event, they will be
required to pay $45 per unit to dispose of materials

If you have questions, you should check with your individual Town Hall or call the Hancock County Planning Commission at 667-7131

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