Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Information
Household Hazardous Waste products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic, Household Hazardous Waste. Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides can contain hazardous ingredients and require special care when you dispose of them. Household Hazardous Waste is accepted twice per year (Spring and Fall) at special Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days sponsored by the CMCMUA. Customers must bring their Household Hazardous Waste to the CMCMUA, disposal of small quantities are free of charge.
Household Hazardous Waste Day
- The Spring event is usually held on a Saturday in May at the CMCMUA Transfer Station.
- The Fall event is typically held on a Saturday in September at the CMCMUA Sanitary Landfill.
- Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Check our home page and local newspapers for advertisements as the event day approaches.
CMCMUA Will Accept
- Thinners & solvents
- Glues & adhesives
- Gasoline & other flammable liquids
- Photographic chemicals
- Pesticides & herbicides
- Pool chemicals
- Cleaning products
- Mercury-containing items
- Automotive products
- Fluorescent light bulbs
CMCMUA Will Not Accept
- Unidentified wastes
- Explosives
- Radioactive materials
- Waste from regulated hazardous waste generators (Conditionally exempt generators)
- Aerosol cans of any kind - Aerosol cans are not hazardous and may be disposed of as regular trash after the contents have been used
The maximum amount of waste per vehicle is 12 gallons of liquid and/or 25 pounds of dry Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Cape May County
generated HHW only.