Household Hazardous Waste
Disposing of toxic materials in your trash, down the drain, or on the ground can seriously impact our environment and public health. Household hazardous wastes can contaminate septic tanks, wastewater treatment systems, ground water, and even our drinking water if not disposed of properly. Household hazardous wastes are leftover household products that are toxic, ignitable, corrosive, or reactive, such as – cleaners, paint, pesticides, adhesives, polishes, and fuels.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Atkinson residents can bring their unwanted household hazardous waste to the Town of Plaistow in the Spring and the Town of Atkinson in the Fall for Household Hazardous Waste Day for safe disposal.
Spring HHW:
- When: Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Where: 144F Main Street, Plaistow, NH 03865
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Fall HHW:
- When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Where: 169 Main Street, Danville, NH 03819
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Atkinson residents are limited to 10 gallons or equivalent of household hazardous waste. Proof of Atkinson residency is required (driver's license, utility bill, etc.). Safely transport household hazardous waste in your car by leaving materials in their original containers, tightening lids, and packing items in sturdy boxes to avoid spills. Never mix chemicals or smoke while handling hazardous waste.
Acceptable Items to Bring:
Kitchen / Bathroom
- Aerosol Cans
- Bug Sprays
- Floor Care Products
- Metal Polish
- Furniture Polish
- Oven Cleaner
- Drain Cleaner
- Bathroom Cleaners
- Tile Cleansers
- Disinfectants
- Batteries
Garage / Workshop
- Old Gasoline
- Gasoline / Oil Mixture
- Brake Fluid
- Auto Repair Products
- Transmission Fluid
- Other Oils / Cleaners
- Paints (Oil Based Only)
- Paint Thinner
- Paint Stripper
- Varnish
- Antifreeze
Garden / Miscellaneous
- Chemical Fertilizer
- Fungicides
- Rat Poison
- Artist's Paints
- Fiberglass Epoxy
- Gun Cleaning Solvents
- Moth Bolls
- Pool Chemicals
- Photographic Chemicals
- Fluorescent Bulbs
Unacceptable Items to Bring:
- Latex Paint
- Gas (Propane) Cylinders
- Explosive Materials
- Ammunition
- Radioactive Materials
- Medical Wastes
- Infectious and Biological Wastes
- Prescription Medicines/Syringes
- Smoke Detectors
- Commercial Waste
- Fire Extinguishers
- Unknown Materials
- Computer Monitors or Equipment
Help minimize hazardous waste by only buying what you would use. Seek alternative methods and products to reduce use of hazardous waste materials. Always read the product labels for information about proper disposal and special directions for storage. Excess materials should be carefully stored in a cool and dry location out of reach from children and animals. Product labels that read, “danger,” “poison,” “warning,” “flammable,” “reactive,” “corrosive,” “toxic,” or “caution” indicate that an item is a hazardous waste product. All household hazardous materials need to be carefully disposed of for public safety and to protect our environment.
For more information, please call the Town Administrator's Office at 603-362-1060.