WICOMICO COUNTY SCHEDULES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Wicomico County, MD-On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Wicomico County residents will be able to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge at the Newland Park Landfill. 

The hours for "Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day" are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is open to residents of Wicomico County, and participants should bring valid proof of residence, such as a driver's license.

The Landfill will be accepting the following:

• Gasoline (10 gallons max)
• Gas/Oil mixes (10 gallons max)
• Fuel 
• Acid Cleaners
• Solvents
• Automotive Fluids
• Bleach
• Ammonia
• Batteries (all types) 
• Household Smoke Detectors
• Fluorescent Bulbs (Non Green Tips)
• Pool Chemicals
• Dark Room Chemicals   
• Household & Lawn & Garden
• Pesticides
• Insecticides & Herbicides                                        
• Painting Products
• Compressed Gas Propane cylinders (30 gallons)
• Oil Based Paint (10 gallons max)
• Paint Thinner
• Thermometer (mercury)
• Turpentine
• Wood Preservatives
• Wood Stripping Chemicals

The Landfill will not be accepting the following:

• Business Industrial or Commercial Farm Waste
• Explosives
• Ammunition
• Medical Waste
• Radioactive Material
• Tires
• Asbestos                                                                                        

Landfill officials suggest that participants pre-arrange large loads. Empty fuel containers may be returned upon request and the staff will assist to unload vehicles.

For more information, please contact the Newland Park Landfill at 410-548-4935.

NO LATEX PAINT will be accepted; Proper disposal is by adding sand or cat litter until it turns into solid, then you can dispose in the regular trash.