Midshore Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Day Scheduled for October 3, 2026

Midshore Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Day Scheduled for October 3, 2026

Residents of Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties are encouraged to mark their calendars for the Spring 2026 Midshore Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Day.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Talbot County
7341 Barkers Landing Road, Easton, MD 21601

HHW Drop- Off Day will be held rain or shine and is free to Midshore County residents (Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties).

Hosted by the Maryland Environmental Service, this event provides an environmentally responsible way for residents to safely dispose of hazardous household materials.

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste Items Include:

Gas, gas/oil mixtures, and automotive fuels
Empty propane cylinders (#40 size and smaller)
Acids, cleaners, and solvents
Chemicals (pool, darkroom, etc.)
Pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides
Oil-based paint, paint thinner, stains, turpentine, wood preservatives, and wood strippers
Fluorescent tubes and lamps (limit 15)
Mercury thermometers

Acceptable Electronics:

Computers and peripherals (keyboards, laptops, monitors, mice, printers, cables, modems, etc.)
TVs, remotes, VCR, CD, and DVD players (limit 4 TVs)
CB radios, fax machines, answering machines, and copiers

Latex Paint Guidance:

Usable latex paint (pourable, no mold or mildew) will be accepted for recycling. Residents should not bring unusable latex paint to the event. Instead, solidify the paint using an absorbent material such as kitty litter, dirt, or mulch and dispose of it in regular household trash.

Unacceptable Items:

Household trash
Explosives and ammunition
Medical or radioactive waste
Compressed gas cylinders other than those listed above
Asbestos
Smoke detectors
Appliances
Power tools and power tool batteries
Tires
Household batteries
Road or marine flares
Liquid containers larger than 5 gallons

Please note:

HHW includes household wastes that are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive.
Limit of 20 gallons or 250 pounds of acceptable waste per residence.
No business, commercial, or industrial customers or materials will be accepted.

For questions about the program, contact the Maryland Environmental Service at (443) 685-4073.

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