Community Corner

Town Plans Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

Gather up your paint cans and electronics; Westborough's hosting a hazardous waste day.

WESTBOROUGH, MA—It's time to clean out the basement. The town of Westborough is holding a hazardous waste drop-off day on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the DPW Facility, 183 Oak St.

Items allowed for drop-off include automotive supplies such as wax, fluids and oils. Most paints and solvents are acceptable for drop-off, and unrestricted pesticides, as well. Hobby supplies such as house chemistry sets and propane tanks are allowed. Household supplies approved for dumping include dyes, spot remover and moth balls.

There is a significant list of items not allowed, and also restrictions on the method of packaging the items.

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