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⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste Day

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Last updated: November 3, 2023 8:45 PM
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Published: November 3, 2023
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Today, Saturday November 4th, is Household Hazardous Waste Day. From 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at Wakefield Memorial High School, 60 Farm Street. TV’s and CRT’s are not collected at this event. A complete list of what is and what not is accepted is below. For more information, please call the DPW at 781-942-9077.

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From the house:From the workbench:From the yard/garden:From the garage:Leave at home:

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)
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