St. Mary’s County is sponsoring annual Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHW) Day events September 27 and October 25, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the St. Andrew's Landfill, 44825 St. Andrew's Church Road, California, Maryland, 20619.
Many common household products contain hazardous substances. These products become household hazardous waste (HHW) after the consumer no longer has any use for them. The average U.S. household generates more than 20 pounds of HHW per year. As much as 100 pounds can accumulate in the home, often remaining there until the residents move or do an extensive clean out.
County residents are encouraged to clean out their barns, basements, sheds, garages, etc. and take advantage of the opportunity to properly discard the toxics that have been lurking in and around their homes.
These toxins include pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, paint (all kinds), stains and polish, solvents and thinners, caustic cleaners (for toilets, tile masonry, ovens, etc.), pool chemicals, lawn care chemicals, pet care chemicals, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides, batteries (all kinds), thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent light bulbs (all contain mercury), aerosol cans, old gasoline, kerosene, and other fuels (even mixed with water) will be collected.
More information is available by visiting the County’s Solid
Waste/Recycling Website at http://www.stmarys.md.com or by calling the Department of Public Works & Transportation at (301) 863-8400.
St. Andrew's Landfill
44825 St. Andrew's Church Road (Route 4)
California, Maryland 20619