The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free household hazardous waste collection event for county residents Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at the Mt. Hope Convenience Center, 96 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland.

Hazardous household products are common in many homes and must be disposed of properly to prevent dangerous chemical reactions, fires, burns, harmful vapors or groundwater contamination. A substance is considered hazardous if it is corrosive or toxic, ignites easily, reacts or explodes when mixed with other substances.

Acceptable waste items include auto and floor care products, pesticides, gasoline, fertilizers and more. To determine if a product is hazardous, check the label for warning words or symbols such as caution, danger, poison or toxic. Latex paint will not be accepted at this event.

Proof of residency is required. There is no limit on the amount of material residents may bring to the event. Businesses are prohibited from participating.

For more information and a full list of accepted items, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/HazardousWaste or call the Calvert County Solid Waste Division at 410-326-0210.

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