NASHUA — Pelham residents and nearby communities once again have an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) closer to home. The Nashua Region Solid Waste Management District is sponsoring a HHW collection on Saturday, August 9 from 8:00 AM to noon at the Pelham Highway Department, 33 Newcomb Field Parkway. Residents of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Pelham, and Windham are welcome to attend.

There is a $20 fee per vehicle that covers up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of waste. Fees may be paid by cash or check. Carpooling with neighbors is encouraged!

Common household products that are corrosive, flammable, or toxic are accepted at this event, including oil-based paints and stains, solvents, thinners, pool chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, drain openers, fuels, household cleaners, adhesives, sealers, aerosols, mercury-containing devices, and auto chemicals. For a complete list of accepted items, visit www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 603-417-6570.

Businesses that would like to participate should call to register and pay at least two weeks before an event.

The HHW collection does not take latex/acrylic paint, electronics, or medications. Latex/acrylic paint should be dried out and disposed of at your local landfill or transfer station. Electronics should be recycled through your municipality, a store, or an electronic waste collection event. Unwanted medications should be returned to a drug take-back program.

For additional questions regarding the Household Hazardous Waste Program, visit www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 603-417-6570.