Danvers To Host Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day

DANVERS, MA — Danvers residents are invited to dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste items — such as gasoline, paints, cleaners and chemicals — free of charge as the town's annual household waste collection day.

The event is set for 8 a.m. to noon on Nov. 15 in the Danvers High School parking lot.

Proof of residency is required. Non-residents will be able to utilize the disposal day as a fee.

This is a drop-off event only — there will be no curbside pickup. Waste should be placed in the trunk, flatbed or back hatch of a vehicle. No items will be taken from the passenger section. Residents must remain in their vehicles at all times.

Commercial waste and vehicles will not be accepted.

Accepted items include chemical fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, antifreeze, up to five gallons of waste oil, gasoline, drain cleaners, as well as oil-based paints and stains.

A full list of accepted items can be found here.

Those with questions can contact the DPW at 978-777-0001 x3011.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)