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Hello, Welcome to the CMCMUA Waste Wizard Application by ReCollect which tells you what material goes where.
Your municipality is the best source of information regarding curbside trash collection and may have special collection days available for other waste items.
Additional Disposal Information
Your municipality is the best source of information regarding curbside trash collection and may have special collection days available for other waste items.
Additional Disposal Information
Household Hazardous Waste products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic, as 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 | CMCMUA Will Not Accept |
|---|---|
| Thinners and Solvents | Unidentified Wastes |
| Glues and Adhesives | Explosives |
| Gasoline and Other Flammable Liquids | Radioactive Materials |
| Photographic Chemicals | Waste from Regulated Hazardous Waste Generators (Conditionally Exempt Generators) |
| Pesticides and Herbicides | |
| Pool Chemicals | |
| Cleaning Products | Aerosol cans of any kind - Aerosol cans are not hazardous and may be disposed of as regular trash after the contents have been used |
| Mercury Containing Items | |
| Automotive Products | |
| Flourescent Light Bulbs |
Up to 20 gallons of liquid waste and 150 pounds of dry hazardous waste will be accepted per vehicle. Waste will be accepted only from Cape May County households.