The HHW facility is closed until May 2012
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2011 dates*:
Wednesdays: May 11th-June 29th
Wednesday: July 20th
Wednesday: August 17th
Wednesdays: September 7th-October 12th
Saturdays: May 21, June 25, September 17, October 15
*weather dependent, check during times of extreme weather (rain, heat, etc.)
Please note that the facility is closed in July and August, except for July 20th and August 17th.
Click here for the 2011 Household Hazardous Waste Brochure
GUIDELINES:
- NEWTON RESIDENTS ONLY – Proof of residency is required.
- Residents are limited to one car trunk load.
- No more than 5-gallons of a single material and no more than 12-gallons total.
- NO LATEX PAINT ACCEPTED (click here for other disposal options)
- COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE HHW COLLECTION. (Please use a personal vehicle when seeking access to this residential program.
For more information, please call Environmental Affairs at 617-796-1471
What to Bring… |
What not to bring… |
Antifreeze and used motor oil, vehicle batteries(Recycle at Depot year-round ) |
Do not bring latex paint – latex paint can be dried out and placed in trash or brought to the Paint Exchange |
Adhesives, glues, resins |
Empty aerosol cans (recycle curbside) |
Cleaners, spot removers, polishes |
Commercial/industrial waste |
Photo chemicals |
Compressed gas cylinders |
Chemistry Sets |
Ammunition, fireworks, explosives |
Hobby/Artist Supplies |
Prescription medicines- bring to Medication Take Back Day April 30 at the Police Station |
Moth balls |
Syringes - bring to Sharps Take Back Day on May 21 or Oct 15 |
Flea collar products |
Infectious or biological wastes |
Solvents and varnishes |
Propane, butane, other flammable gases |
Fuels, gasoline, kerosene |
Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors |
Paint strippers/thinners/turpentine |
Construction materials |
Wood preservatives |
Radioactive waste |
Car polish |
Empty containers or non-hazardous materials |
Sealants |
Tires - will take 2 per week (off-rim) as part of Bulky waste. Please call to schedule. |
Pool chemicals |
Asbestos |
Oil based paints and stains: look for word '"alkyd" or "cleanup with mineral spirits" |
PCBs, found in ballasts for fluorescent light fixtures, ballast are collected with batteries and fluorescent bulbs |
Lighter fluid |
Alkaline batteries (safe to dispose of with regular trash) |
Engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, brake and transmission fluid |
Computers and electronics (schedule a curbside collection by calling DPW at 617.796.1000) |
Pesticides, Insecticides, fungicides, disinfectants, fertilizers that contain weed or bug killers, weed killers, poisons |
Fluorescent Bulbs (accepted year-round at the Depot) Fixtures for fluorescent bulbs can be recycled in metal area please remove ballast and bulbs when present. |
Filled Aerosol cans (paint, bug spray, window cleaner, disinfectants, etc.) |
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Sponsored by the Newton Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Affairs
Operated by Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.