Our Mission:
To provide residents and communities with the best information possible
for making decisions regarding the purchase and disposal of materials
that are harmful to the Lakes Region environment. For more than 20 years LRPC has coordinated regional
HHW collections at various locations in the region.
What is household hazardous waste?:
Hazardous Waste in the Home!
Many common products used in the home, garden, lawn, and garage are
considered hazardous. If a product is flammable, reactive, or explosive
when mixed with other  substances, or is corrosive or toxic, then it
is considered hazardous. Read the label! Products containing hazardous
material should say "poison", "toxic", or "danger". For more information
visit NH DES, Hazards
in My Home webpage.
Common Household Hazardous Waste
How we dispose of common household products depends on the product's
contents and its toxicity to people, animals, and the environment.
Some material, if entirely used, can be placed in the landfill, other
items can be recycled, but the majority should be taken to a Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Site.
Visit NH DES for specific information regarding
asbestos,
batteries,
computers,
fluorescent
bulbs, mercury
devices, medications,
sharps,
smoke
detectors, and thermostats.
What Can I Bring to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site?
The items below are common hazardous products used in the home. These
items can be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site
for safe disposal.
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| From the yard & garden: |
| pesticides |
| herbicides |
| insect sprays |
| rodent killers |
| pool chemicals |
| muriatic acid |
| pest control strips |
| cesspool cleaners |
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| From the workbench: |
| rust preventatives |
| wood preservatives and strippers |
| oil-based paint |
| paint thinner |
| solvents |
| sealants |
| old chemistry kits |
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| From the garage: |
| used motor oil |
| radiator cleaners |
| antifreeze |
| brake fluid |
| old car batteries |
| engine & radiator flushes |
| gasoline |
| degreasers |
| transmission fluid |
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Worker conducting
participant survey |
HHW collection area |
For more information,
contact the regional coordinator:
David Jeffers |
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| 2008 HHW Collections: |
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