The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free household hazardous waste collection event for county residents on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will be held, rain or shine, at Appeal Landfill, located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

            Hazardous household products are common in many homes and should be disposed of carefully to prevent dangerous chemical reactions, ignition, burns, vapors or groundwater contamination that can occur when combined with everyday household waste. A substance is considered hazardous if it is corrosive, toxic, ignites easily, reacts or explodes when mixed with other substances.

            Acceptable hazardous waste items include auto and floor care products, medications, pesticides, gasoline, fertilizers, ammunition and more.  To determine if a substance is hazardous, check the product labels for words and/or symbols that indicate caution, warning, danger, poison, or toxic. Latex paints will not be accepted at this event.

            Proof of residency is required.  There is no limit of material per resident. Businesses are prohibited from this event. For a full listing of accepted hazardous waste materials and information on household waste collection events, call the Calvert County Solid Waste Division at 410-326-0210 or visit CalvertCountymd.gov/HazardousWaste.

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