Electronic & Household Hazardous Waste

There are certain types of wastes that you may encounter in and around your home that cannot be included in our Curbside Trash and Recycling Program. The most common of these are household hazardous waste and electronic waste. Below is information to help identify and properly dispose of these items.

Household Hazardous Waste

This refers to any product labeled: toxic, poison, combustible, corrosive, flammable or irritant. A typical home can contain an array of household hazardous products for cleaning, painting, beautifying, lubricating and disinfecting the house, yard, workshop and garage. The chemical-based household products from a single home may seem insignificant; but when our community uses similar products - handling, storing and disposing of them improperly - the combined effect becomes a major problem. We included rechargeable and button batteries in this category.

2018 Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off

  • Date: Saturday, September 29
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Pine Tree Waste
    594 County Road
    Westbrook, ME 04092

Please Note: This program is for Westbrook residents only. Proof of residence is required (drivers license, utility or tax bill, etc.)

  1. HHW Flier 2018

Other Disposal Options

View the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal resource directory category.

Electronic Waste

Also referred to as e-waste this term is applied to consumer electronic equipment that is no longer wanted. E-waste can include computers, printers, televisions, VCRs, cell phones, fax machines, stereos, and electronic games. Electronics may contain lead, copper, and other heavy metals or potentially toxic substances.

Disposal Options

View the Electronic Waste Disposal resource directory category.

Mercury Containing Devices

Fluorescent, HID, sodium or neon bulbs, thermostats and old thermometers all contain mercury or mercury vapor that is released into the environment when they are broken.

Disposal Options

CLFs (squiggly bulbs): Return to any store you can purchase them.

Fluorescent tubes, HID, sodium or neon bulbs, mercury containing items: