Stoughton to Hold Hazardous Waste Collection Event This Weekend

Stoughton residents who have excess hazardous materials in their homes will have the chance to dispose of them properly this weekend.

The town will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the O’Donnell Middle School parking lot, 211 Cushing St. in Stoughton.

Those who attend must enter the area via the Stoughton High School parking lot on Pearl Street and proceed to the rear access road to the election. Residents must remain in their vehicles.

Below is a list of accepted and unaccepted items, as well as associated fees.

Accepted Items

• Waste motor oil
• Used paint thinner
• Oil-based paint
• Automotive fluids
• Aerosol cans
• Flammable liquids
• CRTs
• Electronics
• Pool chemicals
• Household batteries
• Lamp ballast
• Disinfectants
• Lawn chemicals
• Pesticides
• Airplane glue
• Old gas
• Old chemistry sets
• Photo chemicals
• Antifreeze

Unaccepted Items

• Latex paint
• Smoke and CO2 detectors
• Radioactive waste
• PCBS
• Unlabelled articles
• Asbestos
• Explosives
• Unknown items

Fees

• Car tire: $2
• SUV tire: $3
• Truck tire $10+
• Construction equipment: $20+
• Auto batteries: $2
• 16 oz. propane tank: $1
• 20 lb. propane tank: $5

Needle & Sharp Disposal
Such items should not be placed in household trash bags or barrels. Sharps and needles should be placed in a puncture-resistant container.

Mercury Waste
Thermometers, fluorescent lamps, blood pressure cuffs, barometers or other items containing elemental mercury

Waste crankcase oil can be returned to the point of purchase under law.

Prescription drugs will be accepted by the Organization Against Substance Abuse in Stoughton.