Concord Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Concord General Services is hosting its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Concord and Penacook residents on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Douglas N. Everett Arena, located at 15 Loudon Road.

Residents can bring their unwanted household hazardous waste to the event to safely dispose of materials. Household hazardous wastes are leftover household products that are toxic, ignitable, corrosive, or reactive, such as cleaners, paint, pesticides, adhesives, polish, and fuels.

Hazardous materials should not be disposed of in the trash, down the drain, in storm sewers, or on the ground. Improperly disposing of these materials can seriously impact public health and the environment.

Acceptable items to bring include oil-based paints, gasoline, transmission fluid, swimming pool chemicals, insecticides, fertilizers, and furniture cleaners. Residents can bring up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of household hazardous waste to Concord’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for proper disposal.

Do not bring fluorescent bulbs, fire extinguishers, radioactive waste, industrial waste, ammunition, prescription medication, regular trash, or latex paint. Latex paint is not hazardous and can be disposed of in the regular trash when completely dried. Decisions to accept or refuse material will be made on-site.

Proof of Concord or Penacook residency is required to participate. Residents must remain in their vehicle and attendants will safely remove materials. Items should remain in the original containers with tightened lids and be packed in sturdy upright boxes to avoid spills. Never mix chemicals or smoke while handling hazardous waste.

A list of acceptable and unacceptable materials for this event is available on the City of Concord website at www.concordnh.gov/hhw.

Materials such as propane tanks, car batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, engine oil, and fire extinguishers can be taken to the Concord Transfer Station, located at 77 Old Turnpike Road, anytime during the year, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Do your part to keep the community safe and clean by attending this year’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.