North Reading will be holding our annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Richard Spindler Complex (DPW Garage) located at 166 Chestnut Street. This Collection Day is held annually to provide residents of North Reading the opportunity to properly and safely dispose of many types of potentially hazardous waste materials they may have stored in their homes and garages. Please note that the Complex will not be taking leaves, grass clippings or other yard waste during the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day.
What Do I Bring?
From the Workbench:
Oil Based Paints
Stains and Varnishes
Wood Preservatives
Paint Strippers and Thinners
Solvent Adhesives
Lighter Fluid
From the Garage:
Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
Antifreeze
Engine Degreaser
Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner
Transmission Fluid
Car Wax and Polishes
Driveway Sealer
Roofing Tar
Swimming pool Chemicals
From the Yard:
Poisons, Insecticides and Fungicides
Chemical Fertilizers
Weed Killers
Moth Balls
Flea Control Products
From the House:
Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue
Fiberglass Resins
Photo Chemicals
Chemistry Sets
Furniture, Floor and Metal Polish
Oven, Drain and Toilet Cleaner
Fluorescent Bulbs
Household Batteries
Mercury Thermometers and Thermostats
Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies
What Not To Bring!
X Empty Containers/Trash
X Latex Paint (pop the top, let it dry out and put it in the regular trash)
X Commercial and Industrial Waste
X Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors
X Infectious and Biological Wastes
X Ammunition, Fireworks and Explosives
X Fire Extinguishers
X Prescription Medicines or Syringes
X Propane Tanks
X Car Batteries
How Can I Safely Transport These Hazardous Materials?
Leave the materials in their original containers.
Tighten caps and lids.
Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides and household cleaners.
Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes.
NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
Pack your car and drive directly to the drop off site.
NEVER SMOKE when handling hazardous material.
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is open to residents of North Reading. Proof of residency is required.
For more information, contact the North Reading Department of Public Works at (978) 357-5260.
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