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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

Did you know?

The average household throws 15.5 pounds of hazardous materials into the trash each year.

Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outside air.

U.S. EPA: All pesticides are harmful.

Fire Dept: we have to deal with what you have under your sink and in your garage, too.

Water Shed Group: What you put on the ground can end up in your water glass.

Solid Waste Coordinator: Hazardous Products put in the trash create financial, physical and environmental problems to communities, hauler and disposal companies.

The Board of Health: homeowners should learn the facts about pesticides and other chemicals that are used in and around the home.

Do Evil Spirits Lurk in Your Home?

Protect yourself Your children Your water supply


Where to dispose of PROPERLY:

Permanent Hazardous Waste Recycling Locations: There are a couple facilities in the area that resident may bring common household hazardous waste items for disposal. These locations are open year-round. Please check the following locations for collection dates, times and fees:

  • Lexington, 60 Hartwell Ave. Lexington MA
    Tel:      978-683-1002  978-683-1002
    Website:     http://www.lexingtonma.gov/dpw/hhhwfacility.cfm



  • Clean Harbors, 1 Hill Ave. Braintree MA
    Tel:      781-849-1800  781-849-1800 Ext. 3466



  • Veridium in Lowell, 978-453-7772

 

How do I get rid of Household Hazardous Waste?

Open the First Wednesday of the month and the following Saturday, 9AM - 12PM. Open to residents and pre-qualified small businesses only. Proof of residency is required.

 

 2011 2012     
August 3 & 6 March 7 & 10
September 7 & 10 April 4 & 7
October 5 & 8 May 2 & 5
November 2 & 5 June 6 &9
 December 7 & 10 July 11 & 14
   

 Residents:     $40 for up to 10 gal / 10 lbs of material
                        $60 for up to 25 gal / 25 lbs of material

                        Bring CASH

Businesses: Must pre-register; cannot service small or large quantity generator (SQG, LQG firms)    Fees depend on products & Volume.
 

  • It is suggested that residents "car pool" to save costs, time and crowding at the event.  For more information, visit the Devens Regional Household Hazardous Products Collection Center


  • Can't wait for the First Wednesday and Following Saturday at Devens? 

    Permanent Hazardous Waste Recycling Locations: There are a couple facilities in the area to which residents may bring common household hazardous waste items for disposal. These locations are open year-round. Please check the following locations for collection dates, times and fees:

    • Lexington, 60 Hartwell Ave. Lexington MA
      Tel:        978-683-1002  978-683-1002
      Website:       http://www.lexingtonma.gov/dpw/hhhwfacility.cfm



    • Clean Harbors, 1 Hill Ave. Braintree MA
      Tel:        781-849-1800  781-849-1800 Ext. 3466



    • Veridium in Lowell, 978-453-7772


How do I get rid of Waste Oil?     Used Motor Oil Collection Dates

 

Beginning in 2012 the Highway Department will begin collecting waste oil every other month on the dates listed below.

January 7, 2012

March 3, 2012

May 5, 2012

July 7, 2012

September 1, 2012

November 3, 2012

 

For any questions concerning waste oil collection please contact the Highway Department at 978-597-1712.

The hours of collection are from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM., at the Highway Garage, 177 Main Street.  The Highway Department asks that the motor oil is brought in nothing smaller than one gallon containers.  All  containers will be returned to the resident.

Please contact the Highway Department if you need any other information.

 


What is Hazardous??

From the House:

  • Drain & Toilet Cleaner
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Moth Balls
  • Artist Supplies
  • Hobby Supplies
  • Fluorescent light Bulbs
  • Fluorescent light fixture ballasts, unless labeled "NO PCBs"
  • Mercury-containing Thermostats
  • Mercury-containing Thermometers
  • Flea Control Products
  • Batteries: rechargeable, Ni-Cads, Lithium (ones in phones, cameras, power tools, & watches)
  • Carpet Cleaner
  • Upholstery Cleaner
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Furniture Polish
  • Oven Cleaner
  • Floor Polish
  • Bleach

From the Workbench:

  • Oil-based paint
  • Solvent-based primers (Kilz, Bin)
  • Wood finishes - varnish, polyurethane
  • Paint Strippers
  • Paint Thinners
  • Wallpaper Remover
  • Rubber Cement & Airplane Glue
  • Adhesives
  • Fiberglass Resins
  • Photo Chemicals
  • Solvent
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Metal Polish
  • Roofing cement, Roof tar, Roof patch

From the Yard:

  • Insecticides
  • Fungicides
  • Weed Killers
  • Spot Remover
  • Chemical Fertilizers
  • Wood Preservatives

From the Garage:

  • Fuels: Gasoline, Kerosene, Butane
  • Fuel Conditioners and Fast-Start Spray
  • New, unused motor oil
  • Waste Oil and Used Oil Filters
  • Air Conditioning Chemicals - Refrigerant recharge
  • Engine Degreaser
  • Antifreeze
  • Brake Fluid
  • Power Steering Fluid
  • Transmission Fluid
  • Hydraulic Fluid
  • 90 W gear oil
  • Grease
  • Carburetor Cleaner
  • Car Wax, Polishes
  • Car wash/cleaners
  • Driveway Sealer
  • Driveway Crack Filler
  • Swimming Pool Chemicals
  • Propane Cylinders/Pressurized Cylinders
  • Car Batteries

Poison, Danger, Warning or Caution

  • Toxic materials may look or taste appealing. Every day children and pets become ill or die from eating or drinking toxics in the home.

Read labels:
  • Look for signal words: These federally mandated words indicate the degree of immediate hazard posed by the product.

Poison- the product is highly toxic

Danger- indicates that a product is extremely hazardous either because it is poisonous, flammable or corrosive

Warning or caution- indicates products that are somewhat less hazardous.

Ways to reduce exposure:
  • Buy appropriately
  • Read labels- before purchasing
  • Read directions
  • Use wisely
  • Prepare for Spills
  • Wear gloves
  • Use salad oil to clean hands
  • Read storage directions
  • Use up
  • Donate to friends, community organizations
  • Dispose of properly at HHW days.
  • Never dump on lawn

Managing hazardous household products:
  • Use up and store the product according to label directions.
  • Use household chemical products only in well ventilated areas or outside.
  • Do not leave products unattended in the middle of a job.
  • Keep Children and pets away when products are in use.
  • Keep lids on containers tightly sealed whenever the container does not need to be open.
  • Store products out of reach of children, pets and food.
  • Store away from sources of heat, flame or sparks.
  • Do not smoke while using hazardous household products.
  • Do not mix different wastes, keep in original containers.
  • If the container gets wet, damaged or corrodes, keep in original containers, put whole thing into a plastic bucket with tight lid, clearly label.
  • Paint Tip: Measure all surfaces to be painted. Once you have calculated the total square feet of paint required, divide this total by 400 (number of square feet one gallon of paint will cover).

 

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This page last updated: Tuesday, 08-Nov-2011 21:21:17 EST