The New Hanover County Recycling and Solid Waste Department has a Household Hazardous Waste Division and is permitted to accept household hazardous waste from residents of New Hanover County. This permanent facility is located at 3002 US Hwy 421N, Wilmington, NC and currently operates weekdays from 8am - 3pm and Saturdays from 8am-noon. The Household Hazardous Waste Division is seeking a service provider to remove, recycle and dispose of household hazardous waste. • Vendor shall provide scheduled bi-monthly collection of household hazardous waste to include items such as: flammables (thinners, alcohols, gasoline), caustic cleaners, household cleaners, aerosols, mixed solvents, acidic cleaners, mercury debris, lamps, fertilizers, oxidizers, toxic liquids, oil-based and latex paints and paint-related materials, alkaline, NiCad and lithium batteries, propane tanks, mercury, alkaline, acids, fluorescent bulbs or other non-hazardous materials as directed by the Division. • Provide and maintain structurally sound storage containers, including metal, plastic and fiber containers as appropriate for the materials collected. All containers shall be DOT approved for transport over public roadways. Process any necessary permit paperwork (manifests, bills of lading, etc.) for the State. Provide certificates of disposal, recycling or destruction within 30 days of acceptance by contractor. • Conduct on an annual basis, an approved training class to train staff in the proper handling and storage of materials. Provide refresher training as needed to incorporate regulatory or procedural changes to designated County personnel. • Provide sufficient quantities of approved regulatory placards and labels for storage containers, constructed of materials that are weather-resistant and chemical-resistant. • Contractor shall also be responsible for the collection and transportation of pesticides for the Department of Agriculture.
