Section Links
- HHW EventResults(2023)
- Lakes Region HHW Collection FAQ's
- Meetings & Event Dates
- Types of Hazardous Wastes- What items are accepted/unaccepted?
- Alternative Disposal Options- What if I missed the event?
- ResourceLibrary (Misc)-links to other waste organizations
Who Can Participate?
Residents and taxpayers in these 21 participating communities may bring 10 gal. or 50 lbs. of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to the collection site that is most convenient to them.
Participating CommunitiesAlexandria, Andover, Bridgewater, Bristol, Center Harbor, Effingham, Franklin, Gilford, Gilmanton, Hebron, Hill, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, New Hampton, Sanbornton, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tilton, and Tuftonboro
Types of Household Hazardous Wastes
How we dispose of common household products depends on the product's contents and its toxicity to people, animals, and the environment. Some materials, if entirely used, can be placed in the landfill, other items can be recycled, but the majority should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site.
Visit the NHDES website for specific information regarding:
paint,batteries,computers and electronics,fluorescent bulbs,mercury devices, andfluorescent lamp–ballast–mercury recycling facilities.
What can I bring to a HHW collection site?
NOTE: Wewill notbe accepting any universal waste at the 2024 event. However, many transfer stations do takeuniversal waste year round(batteries, fluorescent bulbs, used motor oil, antifreeze). Please check with your local facility or use the links below!
Universal Waste Disposal Options (Residential)
Universal Waste Disposal Options (Municipal)
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
The items below are common hazardous products used in the home, yard, and garage. These items can be brought to a HHW collection site for safe disposal.
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UNACCEPTED ITEMS:WeDO NOTtake the following items at ourannual HHW collections. Click on the underlined items to identify alternative disposal options:
Changes from past collections:
- Fluorescent bulbs/tubes
- CFLs
- Batteries (all types)
- Thermometers,thermostats, and other mercury containing devices
Click on the item to identify alternative disposal options:
- Asbestos
- Propane Tanks - some local transfer stations accepttanks for a fee
- Fire extinguishers (contact your local transfer station or fire department for disposal options)
- Smoke Detectors
- Tires - check with your local transfer station for disposal options
- Acrylic/Latex Paint:
- Paint Calculator
- How to Dry Out Latex Paint for Disposal— LRPC Quick Guide
- Electronics (e-waste):
- Electronic/Appliance Repairs— Alist of places to repair/restore, sell, and dispose of your household electronics and appliances in the Lakes Region.
- Electronic/Appliance Repairs— An interactive map of places torepair/restore, sell,and dispose of household electronics and appliances in the Lakes Region(as of July 2020).
- Electronic WasteBrochure
- Medical waste & household sharps:
- Medicine Collectionsat Lakes Region Household Hazardous Product Facility
- National Drug Take BackDayin the Spring/Fall
- Visit the "Helpful Links" section ofourSOLID WASTE PAGEfor information about household sharps.
Alternative Disposal Options
WHAT IF I MISSED THIS YEAR'S COLLECTION?
If by chance you missed the eventor cannot wait untilour next regional HHW collections, here are other disposal options available throughout the year. Blue text indicates a link to additional information.
- City of Keene HHW Collectionsallows residents from non-participating communities to dispose of hazardous waste for a fee (up to 50 gallons). There are12 collections scheduledbetween March and June of each year.
- Pemi-Baker Solid Waste Districtallows non-district residents to drop off HHW for a fee ($31 per unit or 5 gallonsof waste). This year's event is scheduled for September 21, 2024 from 8:00 - 5:00 PM at the Plymouth Recycling Center.Non-members must preregister by contacting the North Country Council at (603) 444-6303 x2015(same numberfor more information).
- Lakes Region Household Hazardous Product Facility(LRHHPF). A permanent facility in Wolfeboro where all NH taxpayers can dispose of hazardous waste. The facility can also accomodate small businesses by appointment. Open every3rd Saturday May-October from 8:30AM - Noon.
- LRHHPF BROCHURE
- There is adisposal feeof $50 for every 5 gallons of waste
- Questions? Contact Sarah Silk (Site Coordinator) at (603) 651-7530 or emailsms@metrocast.net
- Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission(UVLSRPC) allows non-residents and businesses to dispose of their waste for a fee. Anyone (homeowners and businesses) with 25 gallons or more MUST pre-register.
- Call (603) 448-1680 or emailvdavis@uvlsrpc.orgfor more info
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT WHEN I ATTEND THE HHW EVENT?
Watch the video below to find out!
HHW Event Results
Our2023Household Hazardous Waste Collectionevent culminated with a special fall collection on October 7th.In total, weserved 1,564 householdsanddiverted approximately 60,000 pounds (30 tons) of HHWfrom potentially ending up in our landfills, on our back roads, and waterways.Thank you to all our dedicated workers and volunteers for making this event successful.
2023 Participation/Survey Data:
Resource Library
- American Coatings Association- The parent organization ofPaintCare,working on paint product stewardship in a number of states.
- Appliances & Electronics Recycling: A Green Guide-When recycling large appliances or electronics, there are certain guidelines that should be followed.
- Call2Recycle, Inc.-Takes rechargeable batteries from toys, tools, and various electronic devices for free.
- Earth911.com- Aprivately owned, for-profit company that specializes in providing consumers with accessible and actionable recycling information across the country. TheirRecycling Directorycontains information for recycling over 240 different products, including local drop-off locations,and is free to use.
- NH Department of Environmental ServicesHazardous Waste Program- Fact sheets, rules/regulatory, contacts, grants, FAQs, training options,and information for small businesses.
- North American Hazardous Materials Management Association(NAHMMA) - Dedicated to pollution prevention and reducing the hazardous components entering municipal streams. The #1 resource for hazardous waste professionals.
- Product Stewardship Institute (PSI)-Responsible for introducing Extended Producer Responsiblity (EPR) policies, programs, and law.In 2022 alone, legislators in 18 states considered 62 unique EPR bills covering 15 different product categories – and five of them became law. Visit theirEPR Laws Mapfor laws by state and by product.
- Rehab the Lab- EPA'sweb-basedtoolkit providing for safe chemical management in K-12schools.
- Community Action Works(fka Toxics Action Center) - Organizers have worked with hundreds of communities across New England to clean up hazardous waste sites, reduce industrial pollution, curb pesticide use, ensure healthy land use, replace dangerous chemicals with safer alternatives, and oppose dangerous waste, energy, and industrial facilities. Contains information on accomplishments, state toxic maps and reports (NH), statistics for action, energy, solid & zero waste, pesticides, sludge, toxics, salvage yards, mold, etc.
- UNHCooperative Extension- Agreat place for sound advice on environmentally safe methods of maintaining gardens and lawns.
*Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Rural Utilities Service.
Part of this material is based upon work supported under a grant by the Rural Utilities Service, United States Department of Agriculture.* Lakes Region Planning Commission is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Got Hazardous Waste? Bring it in!
Limit 10 gals. or 50 lbs. per household
NO ACRYLIC/LATEX PAINT
Acrylic/Latex Paint Disposal Guide
Dates and locations for the 2024 event will be as follows:
DATE | LOCATION |
June 22nd | Franklin Public Works @ 43 W.Bow St. |
July 27th | Gilford Public Works @ 55 Cherry Valley Rd. Meredith Public Works @ 17 Jenness Hill Rd. |
August 3rd | Bristol Newfound Regional H.S. from River Rd. Moultonborough Public Works @ 68 Highway Garage Rd. |
| September 26th* | Tuftonboro 20 Sargent’s Crossing (transfer station off NH 171) |
September 28th | Laconia Public Works @ 27 Bisson Ave. |
*We are pleased to offer this
WEEKDAYcollection.
2024 HHW Event Documents
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More Dates (05/22/24)
2024 HHW CoordinatorMeetings
Wednesday, April 24th | 6:00 PM |
Wednesday, May 29th | 6:00 PM |
All meetings will be held at the LRPC office in the 1st floor conference room of the Humiston Building, Meredith.
Alternate Disposal Option
Lakes Region Household Hazardous Product FacilityBrochure
LRHHPF disposal fee:$50 per 5 gallons
Support the Lakes Region HHW Collection Program
The Lakes Region Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program is funded by annual contributions from participating communities and a grant from the NH Department of Environmental Services.
In an effort to cover rising disposal costs and respond to recent inquires,we are now accepting donationsthrough a secure website.Click here(or on the image below) to donate using a credit card, bank transfer or PayPal account. Please type "HHW" in theSpecial Instructionsbar on the final review page.
Alternatively, you may send a check or money order to us at:
Lakes Region Planning Commission
103 Main Street, Suite #3
Meredith, NH 03253
*Make sure to write "HHW" in the description line.
Education & Outreach
- Moving or Selling Your Home?
- Green Painting Tips
- Home & Garden Pest Management
- Batteries(storage and disposal)
- Reducing Hazardous Products in Businesses(booklet)
Low Toxic Alternatives
- HHW Alternatives Flipbook (2017 sources)
- DYIPersonal Care Products. Recipes for shampoo, conditions, body scrub, deodorant, bug repellant, as well as various resources.
- @HHWHealthyHomeYouTube videosfor make-your-own:
Questions?
Contact HHW Regional Coordinator:
David Jeffers
djeffers@lakesrpc.nh.gov
(603) 279-5341
