Today, Saturday May 10th, is Household Hazardous Waste Day. From 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the DPW Garage, 75 Newcrossing Rd. TV’s and CRT’s are not collected at this event. A complete list of what is and what not is accepted is below. NEXT SATURDAY is the event for recycling your old trash and recycling containers. For more information, please call the DPW at 781-942-9077.
From the house:
- fluorescent bulbs
- drain cleaners
- oven cleaners
- furniture polish
- metal polish
- arts & crafts supplies
- photo chemicals
- floor cleaners
- window cleaners
- dry cleaning fluids
- radiator cleaners
- propane tanks
- nail polish & remover
From the workbench:
- rust preventatives
- wood preservatives
- wood strippers
- oil/lead based paint
- paint thinner
- solvents
- de-greasers
- sealant
- spray paint
From the yard/garden:
- pesticides (including 2,4,5-T, Silvex)
- herbicides
- insect sprays
- rodent killers
- pool chemicals
- muriatic acid
- no-pest strips
- cesspool cleaners
From the garage:
- gasoline
- car batteries
- tires -car
- truck tires
- antifreeze
- brake fluid
- wax polish
- engine & radiator flushes
- transmission fluid
- used motor oil
Leave at home:
- Asbestos, ammunition, pharmaceuticals
- biologically active, radioactive, or explosive materials
- latex paint (let dry and put out with weekly trash pickup)
- lithium batteries
- garbage (will be taken during regular weekly trash pickup)
- septage (must be removed by a licensed hauler)
