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.
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)
