How to dispose of hazardous waste materials

hazardous waste

The Town of Winslow holds Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off days every Spring and Fall,
we will update this page with more information as we schedule these events.
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This is a reminder that Central Maine Disposal will NOT pick up any garbage placed in a box or paper bag, yard debris, bulky items, hazardous waste, oil-based paint, chemicals, ashes, pesticides or sharp items (that are not in a closed container.) 

There will be a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off at the Winslow Public Works office on October 21st from 8 am - 12 pm. 
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Click here for the fillable registration form

Many common household items contain chemicals that can create environmental hazards if not handled properly. These items include but are not limited to:
  • Televisions
  • Computer monitors and other electronic devices
  • Waste oil or gasoline
  • Antifreeze
  • Pool chemicals
  • Fluorescent lights
  • Thermometers and thermostats
  • Batteries
  • Old paint
  • Pesticides.
Visit the State of Maine website for more information on these materials and why they cannot be disposed of with your regular trash pickup.

Yard Waste-
We offer yard waste drop-off for Winslow Residents only (no contractors) at the Winslow Public Works garage. Load must be inspected by the staff prior to dumping Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (April – November) Three types of material accepted – 1) Brush less than 4” diameter and no more than 12 feet in length; 2) clean grass clippings; 3) clean leaves. We chip brush on site; therefore, we retain the right to refuse loads if volume exceeds available staff hours.

Recycling-
I Recycle, Inc. on the Armory Road in Waterville. For both residential and businesses. Sorting is required and their hours are Tuesday – Saturday 8 am – 3 pm. Their phone number is (207)649-3353. 

Electronic Waste-
Click HERE to find locations to recycle electronic waste such as televisions, computer monitors, and other electronics.

Old gas and oils-
Contact local garages to see if they will dispose of oil and gas.

Bulky Waste-
Construction debris, tires, computers, TV’s, microwaves, fluorescent bulbs.   
Please contact a private hauler or Pine Tree Waste in Waterville for more information (207)873-1219 ext. 3.

Paint-
If the paint is still usable, consider contacting local schools or non-profit organizations that can use the old paint for art or theater projects. Visit paintcare.org to find drop-off locations to recycle latex and oil-based paints.

Batteries- 
Call Aim Recycling (207)465-2212.

Pesticides-
To dispose of unwanted pesticides, call the Board of Pesticide Control at (207)287-2731.

Other Resources-
The Environmental Depot - Lewiston
Riverside Recycling - Portland