Residential Household Hazardous Waste Event Scheduled for May 4
FREDERICK, Md. - Frederick County’s Spring Residential Household Hazardous Waste drop off event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4. This bi-annual event ensures proper disposal of hazardous waste generated inside Frederick County’s residences. Residents can drop off - at no cost - items like pesticides, herbicides, fluorescent bulbs (compact and tube), lithium-ion batteries, button batteries, solvents, and other items that may or may not be marked as “Hazardous Waste.”
Important reminders to prepare for this event:
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This event runs from 8 a.m. until noon in the upper-level parking lot of Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium (Keys Stadium) at 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick, 21703.
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Residents should arrive prepared with an ID showing residency in Frederick County and with an understanding of what items they wish to dispose of.
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Lines can form during this event, and residents should be prepared for potential wait times longer than 10 minutes.
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Walk-ups will not be accepted.
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Residents should enter Stadium Drive from New Design Road as left-hand turns into the event are prohibited and could potentially cause traffic delays or accidents.
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Please follow all signs and directions from County staff and its on-site contractor.
For a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items, please visit https://frederickcountymd.gov/3958/Household-Hazardous-Wastes. There, you can also sign up for other resources, announcements, and reminders via the Recycle Coach app or sign up for reminders via text message.
The Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling provides integrated waste management for the County and its residents with waste reduction, recycling, and disposal programs. More information on these and associated events can be found by calling 301-600-2960 and online at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov under “Departments.”
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Contact: Paul Varga, Communications Manager
Division of Solid Waste and Recycling
301-600-7405
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