Beverly Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Day

Beverly, MA - Beverly and Salem residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste at an upcoming city-sponsored collection organized by the Beverly Board ofHealth.

To facilitate accessibility, the cities of Beverly and Salem have entered into a reciprocity agreement allowing each city’s residents to participate in either community’s HHW collectionevent. The collection event will be held Saturday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at theBeverly High School parking lot (enter from Sohier Rd) rain or shine. The $20.00 co-pay remainsin effect this year. The co-pay helps the city offset the costs associated with this event. The collection allows residents to dispose of household hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner. Proof of residency is required. No commercial waste will be accepted.

The following is a summary of ACCEPTABLE items residents can dispose of at the event (consult your community’s website for details): oil-based paints, varnishes, stains, solvents, photochemicals, pool chemicals, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, antifreeze, transmission fluid, car batteries, propane tanks, and fluorescent bulbs. Tires will be accepted by a separate vendor at an additional cost of $2.00 each for 17 inches or less. Larger tires will be accepted at a higher cost. Tires may be on or off the rims.

The following is a summary of UNACCEPTABLE items that cannot be disposed of at the event (consult your community’s website for details): latex paint (pop lid, dry and throw away), waste oil (Beverly residents can drop off at the DPS facility on Park St during business hours), compressed gas cylinders, ammunition, explosives, prescription medication (Medication Drop Boxes located in area Police Stations, including Beverly and Salem 24/7/365), syringes (drop off at Beverly Hospital Main Entrance, Sharps Kiosk 24/7/365), biological waste, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, asbestos, appliances/televisions/computer monitors and electronics (Beverly residents, Electronics Collection Event is May 7, 2016 at the high school).

To ensure safety, please adhere to the following handling procedures: tighten caps and lids leaving materials in original labeled containers in sturdy upright boxes, avoid spills and do not place in garbage bags, NEVER MIX CHEMICALS, and never smoke while handling hazardous

If you have any questions contact the Beverly Board of Health office at 921-8591.