Hazardous Waste Disposal
For more information, contact the Nashua Regional Planning Commission at 424-2240, on line here, or the City of Nashua Solid Waste Department at 589-3410.
2012 Collection Schedule
April 14 - in Nashua, 8:00am-12:00pm
May 5 - in Milford, 8:00am-12:00pm
June 7 - in Nashua, 3:00-7:00 pm
August 4 - in Nashua, 8:00am-12:00pm
October 6 - in Nashua, 8:00am-12:00pm
November 3 - in Nashua, 8:00am-12:00pm
What not to bring
Latex Paint or Latex Driveway Sealer - Less than 1/4 full containers can be dried out in the can. For larger quantities: use a sturdy cardboard box lined with a plastic trash bag. Alternate pouring paint and adding an absorbent material (kitty litter, sawdust, etc.). Let air dry. When crispy dry, bring to the landfill or transfer station.
Smoke Detectors or Fire Extinguishers - Return to manufacturer.
Explosives, Fireworks, Ammunition - Call local fire department or police for proper disposal.
Used Oil or Auto Batteries - Landfill/transfer station, auto parts stores
Propane Tanks - Take to landfill/transfer station or Friend Lumber in Hudson
Asbestos - Contact private contractor. Nashua and Merrimack residents can use the municipal landfill.
Creosote - Contact private contractor.
ACCEPTABLE HAZARDOUS WASTE
Pesticides, Insecticides, Herbicides, Rodent Killers, Pool Chemicals, Muriatic Acid, Lead or Oil-based Paint, Lithium Batteries, Antifreeze, Mixed Gasoline, Wood Preservatives, Varnish/Paint Strippers, Creosote, Driveway Sealer, Adhesives, Paint Thinners, Drain Cleaners, Oven Cleaners, Metal Polish, Photo Chemicals, Household Batteries purchased before 1995
For more information on disposing of these products, try the Earth911 website