Household Hazardous Waste Collection

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

IN PELHAM ON AUGUST 24

Nashua, NH—(8/9/19)— Residents in Pelham and surrounding communities once again have an opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste closer to home. The Nashua Region Solid Waste Management District is hosting its biennial Pelham HHW collection event on Saturday August 24, 2019.

What: Household Hazardous Waste Collection

When: Saturday, August 24 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM​

Where: Pelham Municipal Building, 6 Village Green, Pelham

Cost: There is a $15 user fee per vehicle, which covers up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of waste.  Residents who bring more than this amount will be charged accordingly to help offset the additional costs. 

Who can attend: Residents of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Pelham, and Windham are welcome to attend. 

A variety of common HHW products are accepted at the collection events, including oil-based paints and stains, solvents, thinners, pool chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, drain openers, fuels, household cleaners, adhesives, sealers, aerosols, mercury containing devices, and auto chemicals.  For a complete list of accepted items, visit NRCP Household Hazardous Waste Program or call 603-417-6570.  

Latex paint is not accepted at collection events; instead it should be dried out and disposed of at your local landfill or transfer station.  Electronics are also no longer accepted.  Please contact your local transfer station or landfill for information about how to recycle electronics in your municipality.  In addition, medications are not accepted at HHW collection events. 

For additional questions regarding the Household Hazardous Waste Program, visit NRCP Household Hazardous Waste Program or call (603) 417-6570.