How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Cecil County
Household chemicals, fuels, pesticides, and oil-based paint go to the county’s hazardous waste day at the Central Landfill (the next is posted for Sunday, April 25, 2027), 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., free for county residents.
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Cecil County residents only
- The Central Landfill takes motor oil, antifreeze, latex paint, car and rechargeable batteries, propane tanks, fluorescent bulbs, mercury thermostats, and sharps free any day it’s open.
- Not taken: business waste, fireworks, flares, explosives, and radioactive or biological waste.
Maryland’s collection days
One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:
- Fri Nov. 6City of BaltimoreSisson Street household hazardous waste drop-off, Baltimore9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sat Nov. 7City of BaltimoreSisson Street household hazardous waste drop-off, Baltimore9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sat Nov. 7Charles CountyCharles County Department of Public Works, La Plata9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Household hazardous waste in other counties and cities
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