Hancock County Planning Commission Organizes Greater Ellsworth Area Household Hazardous Waste
and Universal Waste

August 2, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Hancock County Planning Commission is pleased to announce an opportunity for residents of Dedham, Deer Isle, Ellsworth, Gouldsboro, Hancock, Mariaville, Sorrento, Sullivan, Trenton, Winter Harbor, and unorganized territories to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Universal Waste (UW). HHW refers to materials with caustic, flammable, toxic or reactive properties. Examples include pesticides, polishes, lye, acids, solvents, oil-based paint, swimming pool chemicals, and old gasoline. UW includes materials containing mercury, cadmium and lead such as rechargeable batteries, cathode ray tubes, fluorescent lamps, mercury thermostats, motor vehicle switches, PCB ballasts, and thermometers. UW is not accepted from Dedham and Hancock residents. The collection is restricted to households. Commercial and other forms of waste cannot be accepted.

Participants must pre-register at their municipal office and receive a permit to be presented the day of the event. The permit allows the disposal of up to ten gallons or 40 pounds of HHW/UW without charge. For details on what materials are accepted and other requirements see: www.hcpcme.org/press/prhhw062514.pdf

Residents from non-participating towns may dispose of up to five gallons or 20 pounds of HHW for $26. There is no charge for computer monitors or televisions for any Hancock County resident. There is small disposal fee for other electronics for residents from non-participating towns. Contact Sheri Walsh at swalsh@hcpcme.org or 667-7131 for more information.