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North Reading Special Waste Collection Day, June 2

The special waste collection day is for propane tanks, tires, car batteries, mercury, thermometers and thermostats.

The following was submitted by the DPW:

SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION FOR PROPANE TANKS, TIRES, CAR BATTERIES, MERCURY THERMOMETERS/THERMOSTATS

Saturday, June 02, 2012:  9 a.m. – noon

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Richard Spindler DPW Complex – Chestnut Street 

A small fee will be charged for the disposal of propane tanks and tires: 

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Propane tanks: Camping size up to 19 lbs $1.00 each, Regular 20 lbs $3.00 each, Greater than 20 lbs $20.00 each

Tires, cars     $3.00 each

Big truck tires with or without rim    $18.00 each

Car batteries     No Charge

Fluorescent bulbs    No Charge

Mercury thermometers/thermostats     No Charge

Scrap metal      No Charge 

The Compost Center will be closed for leaves and grass clippings on this day.

For further information contact the DPW at 978-357-5260.

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