'Bring the Skeletons Out of Your Closet': Milford Holds Hazardous Waste Day

MILFORD, MA—Do some fall cleaning, and get rid of your hazardous waste in a safe manner.

The Milford Board of Health is giving residents the opportunity to "bring their skeletons out of the closet" on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Milford Highway Department, where you can drop off a whole host of items.

What Will Be Collected:

From the Garage: Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene, Antifreeze, Engine Degreaser, Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner, Transmission Fluid, Car Wax, Polishes, Driveway Sealer, Roofing Tar, Swimming Pool Chemicals, Strippers/Thinners

From the House:

Rubber Cement/Glue, Fiberglass Resins, Photo Chemicals, Chemistry Sets, Furniture & Floor Polish, Oven Cleaner, Drain & Toilet Cleaner, Spot Remover, Hobby/Art Supplies, Solvent Adhesives, Wood Preservatives, Lighter Fluid

What Will Not Be Accepted:

Asbestos, Smoke Detectors, Commercial or Industrial Waste, Radioactive Waste, Infectious & Biological Wastes, Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives, Fire Extinguishers

The Following items are accepted at the Transfer Facility on Cedar Street (NOT AT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY): Motor Oil, Water & Oil Based Paints, Car Batteries, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, TVs & Computer Monitors, Medical Sharps Waste Appropriate Fees will Apply for Each Item

Sponsored by the Milford Board of Health

There will be no charge for participation in this collection day. Milford residents only.

No commercial or industrial generators. Proof of residency is required - driver’s license or current utility bill.

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