Our Mission:
To provide residents and communities with the best information possible
for making decisions regarding the purchase and disposal of materials
that are harmful to the Lakes Region environment. For more than 20 years LRPC has coordinated regional
HHW collections at various locations in the region.
Who can bring Household Hazardous Products to these collections?:
Residents and taxpayers of Alexandria, Andover, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Center Harbor,
Effingham, Franklin, Freedom, Gilford, Gilmanton, Hebron, Hill, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith,
Moultonborough, New Hampton, Northfield, Ossipee, Sanbornton, Sandwich, Tamworth, and Tilton
are eligible and encouraged to bring their hazardous waste products to any of the collection sites.
What is household hazardous waste?:
Hazardous Waste in the Home!
Many common products used in the home, garden, lawn, and garage are
considered hazardous. If a product is flammable, reactive, or explosive
when mixed with other  substances, or is corrosive or toxic, then it
is considered hazardous. Read the label! Products containing hazardous
material should say "poison", "toxic", or "danger". For more information
visit NH DES, Household Hazardous Waste Program webpage.
Common Household Hazardous Waste
How we dispose of common household products depends on the product's
contents and its toxicity to people, animals, and the environment.
Some material, 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 NH DES for specific information regarding
paint,
batteries,
tvs and monitors,
fluorescent
bulbs, mercury
devices, smoke
detectors, and thermostats.
What Can I Bring to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site?
The items below are common hazardous products used in the home. These
items can be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site
for safe disposal.
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| From the yard & garden: |
| pesticides |
| herbicides |
| insect sprays |
| rodent killers |
| pool chemicals |
| muriatic acid |
| pest control strips |
| cesspool cleaners |
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| From the workbench: |
| rust preventatives |
| wood preservatives and strippers |
| oil-based paint |
| paint thinner |
| solvents |
| sealants |
| old chemistry kits |
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| From the garage: |
| used motor oil |
| radiator cleaners |
| antifreeze |
| brake fluid |
| old car batteries |
| engine & radiator flushes |
| gasoline |
| degreasers |
| transmission fluid |
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Links to additional HHW information:
- Lakes Region Household Hazardous Product Facility – a permanent facility in Wolfeboro where residents and taxpayers of Alton and Wolfeboro can dispose of hazardous waste.
- Recycling and Disposal of CFLs and Fluorescent Bulbs – EPA recommends that consumers take advantage of available local options for recycling CFLs, other fluorescent bulbs and all household hazardous wastes rather than disposing of them in regular household trash. This site has information on how to properly dispose of these materials.
- NH Department of Environmental Services – Information from basic to advanced, contacts, outreach materials, and training opportunities.
- NH Cooperative Extension – A great place for sound advice on environmentally safe methods of maintaining gardens and lawns.
- Northeast Resource Recovery Association – A cooperative that pools the resources of many communities and businesses
- National Paint and Coatings Association – The Six-Point Program for left over paint
- The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) – Solving waste management problems by encouraging product design changes and mediating stakeholder dialogues
- North American Hazardous Materials Management Association – Dedicated to pollution prevention and reducing the hazardous components entering municipal streams
- Toxics Action Center – Since 1987, Toxics Action Center organizers have worked side by side with more than 625 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.
- Medicine Disposal Information for New Hampshire
For more information,
contact the regional coordinator:
David Jeffers |
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| 2013 HHW Collections: |
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2012 Survey:
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,Those participating in the event can now:
- Download and print out the Survey
- Fill out the Survey before arriving at our of the sites
- Hand the completed Survey to a volunteer Survey Taker at the site
The Survey Taker will check the Survey for completeness and answer any questions. This should make the drop off process more convenient for participants.
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Education and Outreach downloads:
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| Reports:
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| General Recycling Information:
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- Earth911.com is a privately owned, for-profit company that specializes in providing consumers with accessible and actionable recycling information across the country. Their Recycling Directory contains information for recycling over 240 different products and is free to use.
- Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) – Helps to coordinate sustainable product management among ten states
- Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation – Takes rechargeable batteries from toys, tools, and various electronic devices for free
- Green Guide to Recycling Appliances and Electronics – When recycling large appliances or electronics, there are certain guidelines that should be followed.
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