Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Next date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 07:00 PM to Saturday, May 02, 2026 | 09:00 AM

Safely dispose of common household products that may be flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic, including paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides. Do not pour these materials down drains, on the ground, into storm drains, or place them in household trash.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Bath Public Works

450 Oak Grove Ave

Bath, ME 04530

2026 Household Hazardous Waste collection is currently open to Bath, and Georgetown residents only. We can no longer accept reservations from Arrowsic, Harpswell (including Orrs Island and Bailey Island), and WOOLWICH because they have reached their limit of participants. Any future reservations from these towns will be cancelled. If you have questions, please contact your town office.

 

Registration is required and will continue until all spots are filled. Some towns may place limits on how many residents can register based on budgetary constraints.

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What can I bring?

From the Workbench:
  • Oil and Latex Paints
  • Stains & Varnishes
  • Wood Preservatives
  • Paint Strippers/Thinners
  • Solvent/Adhesives
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Fiberglass Resins
  • Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue
From the Garage:
  • Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
  • Engine Degreaser
  • Brake/Transmission Fluid
  • Antifreeze
  • Car Wax, Polishes
  • Driveway Sealer
  • Roofing Tar
  • Swimming Pool Chemicals
From the Yard:
  • Insecticides, Fungicides
  • Chemical Fertilizers
  • Weed Killers
  • Moth Balls
  • Flea Control Products
From the House:
  • Photo Chemicals
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Furniture Polish
  • Floor & Metal Polish
  • Oven Cleaner
  • Drain & Toilet Cleaner
  • Spot Remover
  • Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
  • Lithium/Ni-Cad Batteries
  • Mercury Thermometers

 

How do I transport hazardous materials?

  • Leave materials in original containers.

  • Tighten caps and lids.

  • Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides, and household cleaners.

  • Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper.

  • NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.

  • Pack your car and drive directly to the site.

  • NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material.

 

What not to bring?

  • Motor Oil
  • Empty Containers/Trash
  • Commercial or Industrial Waste
  • Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors
  • Infectious & Biological Wastes
  • Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives
  • Propane Tanks
  • Prescription Medicines/Syringes
  • Asbestos
  • Flashlight/Alkaline Batteries
  • Car Batteries
  • Fluorescent Bulbs
  • 55 Gallon Drums or anything
  • E-Waste (Computers, Printers, etc.) or Televisions

Do I need to be a resident?

You may be required to provide proof of residency. Registration is first come, first serve to residents of Bath, Woolwich, Arrowsic, and Georgetown.

 

When

  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 07:30 AM - Saturday, May 02, 2026 | 09:00 AM
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