Cape Elizabeth's annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Public Works Facility located at 10 Coopers Drive (adjacent to the Recycling Center).

WHAT TO BRING

From the Yard:

Pesticides, Insecticides, Fertilizer, Herbicides, Insect Sprays, Pelletized Rodent Killers, Ant Traps, Acids, No-Pest Strips, & Pool Chemicals. 

From the Garage/Storage:

Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, Degreasers, Carburetor Cleaner, Creosote, Fuel Stabilizer, Gasoline, Kerosene, Lighter Fluid, Lamp/Torch Oil, Paint Thinner, Solvents, Resins, Marine Flares, Ammunition and Fireworks. 

From the House:

Fluorescent Ballasts, Drain Cleaners, Furniture Polish, Metal Polish, Moth Balls, Upholstery Cleaners, Photo Chemicals, Floor Cleaners, Bleach, Spot Remover, Old Chemistry Sets, Mercury and Mercury Thermometers, Thermostats. 

From the Workbench:

Aerosols, Wood Preservatives, Wood Strippers, Paint Thinners, Mineral Spirits, Oil-Based and Lead-Based Solvents, Deck Cleaners, Degreasers, Sealants, Epoxies, Glues, Adhesives, and Pressure-Treated Wood. 

Provisions:

• Drop-off limited to Cape Elizabeth residents: proof of residency will need to be provided (resident sticker, driver’s license, utility bill, vehicle registration).
• Tighten caps and lids and leave materials in their original containers.
• Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper. Do not use garbage bags.
• Follow signage to the drop-off area and please stay in your vehicle.
• Only household quantities or numbers of items will be accepted.
• Material will not be accepted from businesses and/or commercial haulers.

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO HHW DAY EVENT:

Including, but not limited to: Asbestos and/or Asbestos Products/Material, Medical Waste, Items Containing Freon, Radioactive Waste, Commercial Waste, Explosives.

Recyclable at the Recycling Center year-round (free disposal for all items between October 23^rd and November 6^th): Electronics, TV’s, Computer Monitors/CPU’s/peripherals, Compact/U-shaped/tubular Light bulbs, Latex/Oil/Lead Paints, Rust Inhibitors, Shellacs/Lacquers/Varnishes/Urethanes, Wood Stains, Smoke Detectors, Propane Cylinders, Button/Lithium/Alkaline/Lead Acid/Ni-Cad Rechargeable Batteries, Car Batteries, Tires, Motor/Hydraulic Oil. 

Still have some questions? Call us at Public Works at 799-4151 or email al.ward@capeelizabeth.org