2013 Lakes Region Household Hazardous Waste Collections

July 27 & August 3, 2013 – (Both days fall on a Saturday) – Please take steps to respect our environment and avoid contamination though the improper disposal of household hazardous wastes. The annual household hazardous waste collection will be held this year on July 27 and August 3. Please click the attached PDF for the hazardous waste collection site nearest you. You will also find information on what types of materials can and cannot be brought in for safe disposal at these events. This is for residents / taxpayers of the participating communities only; you might need to show proof of residency so be prepared. Participating towns include:

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
Tilton

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