Residents of Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties are encouraged to mark their calendars for the Spring 2026 Midshore Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Day.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Queen Anne’s County Public Works
312 Safety Drive, Centreville, MD 21617

HHW Drop- Off Day will be held rain or shine and is free to Midshore County residents (Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties).

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste Items Include:

• Gas, gas/oil mixtures, and automotive fuels
• Empty propane cylinders (#40 size and smaller)
• Acids, cleaners, and solvents
• Chemicals (pool, darkroom, etc.)
• Pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides
• Oil-based paint, paint thinner, stains, turpentine, wood preservatives, and wood strippers
• Fluorescent tubes and lamps (limit 15)
• Mercury thermometers

 Acceptable Electronics:

• Computers and peripherals (keyboards, laptops, monitors, mice, printers, cables, modems, etc.)
• TVs, remotes, VCR, CD, and DVD players (limit 4 TVs)
• CB radios, fax machines, answering machines, and copiers

 Latex Paint Guidance:

Usable latex paint (pourable, no mold or mildew) will be accepted for recycling. Residents should not bring unusable latex paint to the event. Instead, solidify the paint using an absorbent material such as kitty litter, dirt, or mulch and dispose of it in regular household trash.

 Unacceptable Items:

• Household trash
• Explosives and ammunition
• Medical or radioactive waste
• Compressed gas cylinders other than those listed above
• Asbestos
• Smoke detectors
• Appliances
• Power tools and power tool batteries
• Tires
• Household batteries
• Road or marine flares
• Liquid containers larger than 5 gallons

Please note:

• HHW includes household wastes that are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive.
• Limit of 20 gallons or 250 pounds of acceptable waste per residence.
• No business, commercial, or industrial customers or materials will be accepted.

This event is in no way associated with Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board. For questions about the program, contact the Maryland Environmental Service at (443) 685-4073.