Free Electronics, Hazardous Waste Disposal Event Saturday In Prince George's

LARGO, MD — Residents wanting to get rid of old electronics, leftover paint, batteries and other household hazardous materials can dispose of them for free Saturday.

The county will host a free electronics and household hazardous waste disposal event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Largo Government Center, which is located at 9200 Basil Court.

The event gives residents the chance to safely dispose of items that should not be placed in regular household trash or recycling bins.

Among the electronics accepted are televisions, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, cellphones, keyboards, scanners, stereos, DVD and CD players, fax machines and other electronic equipment.

Residents also can drop off household hazardous waste, including oil-based and latex paint, automotive fluids, cleaning products, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, fire extinguishers and swimming pool chemicals.

Other accepted items include propane tanks, cooking oil, driveway sealers, solvents, varnishes, stains and smoke detectors.

According to the county's Department of the Environment, improperly disposing of hazardous materials can harm the environment. Batteries and certain chemicals also can create safety hazards when mixed with regular trash.

The county's household hazardous waste and electronics recycling facilities at the Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill have been closed to the public because of ongoing construction, making the mobile collection events another option for residents.

The free event is open only to Prince George's County residents. Identification may be required to verify residency.

Commercial vehicles and waste generated by businesses will not be accepted. Participants also are prohibited from making multiple trips to the collection site.

All vehicles must be in line by 1 p.m. to receive service.

Residents will not need to leave their vehicles. Trained hazardous waste personnel will remove accepted items and arrange for their proper disposal.

Special accommodations are available upon request.

Residents can review the county's list of accepted electronics and household hazardous waste before arriving.