Dispose Of Your Hazardous Waste On This Designated Day In Wayland

WAYLAND, MA — A community-sponsored event to promote the proper disposal of household hazardous waste is coming up.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day in Wayland is happening on Nov. 22. That means you can legally drop off certain wastes at the town's DPW Garage, located at 66 River Rd.

The collection facility will be accepting a variety of materials, like adhesives, oil-based paints and household cleaners.

Here's a list of some items you CAN bring:

From the Workbench

• Oil-based paints (no latex)
• Stains and varnishes
• Wood preservatives
• Paint strippers and thinners
• Lighter fluid
• Fiber glass resins
• Solvents
• Adhesives

From the Garage

• Fuel/gasoline/kerosene
• Antifreeze
• Engine Degreaser/brake fluid
• Carburetor clean
• Lighter fluid
• Transmission fluid
• Car wax/polishes
• Driveway sealer/roofing
• Swimming pool chemicals

From the Yard

• Poisions
• Insecticides
• Fungicides
• Chemical fertilizers
• Weed killer/moth balls
• Flea control products

From the House

• Rubber cement/airplane glue
• Photo chemicals
• Chemistry sets
• Hobby/art supplies
• Furniture/floor/metal polish
• Oven/toilet/drain cleaners
• Spot remover
• Rug/upholstery cleaner
• Mercury cont. devices

Here's a list of some items you CAN'T bring:

• Latex paint
• Propane tanks
• Computers/televisions
• Baterries
• Styrofoam
• Asbestos
• Radioactive waste
• Infectious/biological wastes
• Prescription medicines
• Commercial hazardous materials

You can find a complete list of items that will be accepted and not accepted here.

The health department is advising residents to leave materials in their original containers with tightly sealed lids, sort and pack items separately, never mix chemicals, never smoke while handling hazardous materials, and drive immediately to the site with a packed car.

You can find more information about the event here.

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