Baltimore City’s now has a new Household Hazardous Waste containment facility at its Northwest Citizen Convenience Center located at 2840 Sisson Street. The facility will collect materials from April through November and had its first collection take place last month. Because of the mandatory furlough on Friday, November 25, this month’s event will take place on Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This is an opportunity for Baltimore City residents to dispose of hazardous household materials such as oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, car and household batteries, CFL light bulbs, drain cleaners, gasoline, pool chemicals and many other items. Latex paint can be dried up and the cans put out for regular trash collection.
“I hope that city residents take advantage of the opportunity to remove hazardous materials from their homes,” said Mayor Rawlings-Blake. “This is an important service for the city and prevents dangerous chemicals from harming people or the environment.”
Materials that will not be collected include trash, asbestos, ammunition, industrial and medical wastes, and radioactive materials, including smoke alarms with a radioactive symbol.
Always keep all hazardous materials stored in a cool dry place and out of reach to all pets and children. You can also review the Recycling Processor List for private companies who may be able to assist you with some hazardous waste disposal for a fee. This list was developed by and can be found on the website of the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE). The Bureau of Solid Waste will continue to work with MDE in researching additional private hazardous waste disposal companies that may also be of assistance. As we do, the Processor list will be updated.
These are materials that absolutely cannot go into the trash or down a drain. These materials must be disposed of by a reputable, licensed contractor. Remember, before you buy hazardous materials, think of less toxic/hazardous alternatives and, if there aren’t any, try to purchase only as much as you will use.
Residents must show proof of city residency, e.g. a driver's license, telephone bill or tax bill, before they can drop off any hazardous items. Residents must also be able to identify the material.
These events are for household hazardous waste materials ONLY. Businesses and commercial users should contact a vendor for proper hazardous waste disposal. Commercial vehicles are not allowed at the facility.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule for 2012:
April 27 and 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 25 and 26, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 29 and 30, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
July 27 and 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
August 24 and 25, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September 28 and 29, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 26 and 27, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 23 and 24, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CFL Disposal (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs)
We strongly urge residents to recycle CFL bulbs at our Household Hazardous Waste events (see schedule above). If you cannot wait until one of these events, many Ikea stores offer a “Free Take Back” program for CFL bulbs. Also, Home Depot recently announced that each of its 1,973 store locations will also offer free CFL recycling. At Home Depot, customers can drop off expired, unbroken bulbs at the returns counter of any Home Depot store. However, at point of purchase, you are encouraged to check with the retailer or manufacture for possible take back or recycling programs.
CFL Fact Sheet(PDF File)