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Household Hazardous Waste
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The Cumberland County Recycling & Waste Authority promotes proper waste disposal and recycling through its Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program.  By participating in this program, Cumberland County residents can drop off, at a designated location and time, common household products that are hazardous in nature but that are not regulated as hazardous waste under federal and state laws.  Such consumer waste products, if carelessly managed, can, and frequently do, create environmental and public health hazards. 
 
The following HHW materials are accepted:

Household Products Paint Products Automotive Products Outdoor Products
Solvents & Disinfectants Oil Based Paints Used Motor Oil Weed Killer
Rug, Drain & Oven Cleaners Oil Based Varnishes Used Oil Filters Pesticides
Spot Remover & Dry Cleaning Fluid Oil Based Stains Transmission Fluid Herbicides
Floor & Furniture Polish Paint Thinners Gasoline Fungicides
Photographic Chemicals Mineral Spirits Kerosene Pool Chemicals
Mercury Containing Materials Turpentine Diesel Fuel Driveway Sealants
Dyes, Lighter Fluid Wood Preservatives Antifreeze
Rechargeable Batteries Furniture Stripper Automotive Batteries
Cellular Phones Denatured Alcohol
Fluorescent Light Tubes & Bulbs

2009 HHW Program Details
The 2009 HHW Program will consist of a two-day drop-off event held at the location and on the dates and during the times listed below.  Residents must bring acceptable materials to the event.  CCR&WA does not offer any pick-up services.  Participants may be asked to show identification.

2009 HHW Event
Saturday, May 2, 9AM - 2PM
Sunday, May 3, 9AM - 12PM
Cumberland County Service Center
310 Allen Road

Restrictions
  • No businesses
  • No household trash
  • No household recyclables
  • No furniture or mattresses
  • No yard waste
  • No construction debris
  • Cumberland County residents only
  • No explosives or ammunition
  • No medical waste
  • No radioactive materials
  • No asbestos
  • No chemically treated lumber
  • No tires

Household Hazardous Waste Program Historical Data

Year Number of Vehicles Tons of HHW
1998 600 26.37
1999 1180 55.54
2000 1018 63.38
2001 1255 59.48
2002 1248 76.77
2003 1515 56.14
2004 1408 59.91
2005 1263 59.47
2006 1436 59.25
2007 1131 48.96
2008 512 24.82
TOTALS: 12,566 590.09