F.A.Q. Wood With Lead Paint

The MCMUA operates one of NJ's most comprehensive household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. This F.A.Q. page and information on hazardous materials is intended as a guide about HHW materials as well as the MCMUA's HHW program. This information is a general guide and does not constitute official rule, regulation or law.

Hazards

• Ingested lead paint chips has been proven to cause brain damage in children.
   

Handling

• Handle items (moldings, doors and windows) in a way that minimizes paint chipping.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
   

Management Options

• Households may dispose of small amounts of painted wood in the trash, although local size restrictions may require pieces to be cut.
• If there is a choice of disposal facilities: send items with lead-based paint to a lined solid waste landfill rather than a waste-to-energy facility.
• If items are removed by a contractor, the contractor must dispose of them according to federal, state and local requirements.