Braintree Holding Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

BRAINTREE, MA — Do you have any paints, pool chemicals or other hazardous waste that can't go in the trash?

Braintree officials announced the town is holding a household hazardous waste event to help residents dispose of these items properly.

On Saturday, the trash and recycling department will host the event at 74 Pond Street from 9 a.m. to noon.

The events cost $10 for small loads and $20 for large loads. No electronic items will be accepted at this event. Town officials said this is cash only.

ACCEPTED ITEMS - $10 Small Load, $20 Large Load (Cash Only)

Oil Based Paints

• Interior and Exterior Paints, Stains, Varnishes, Clear Topcoats, Shellac, Lacquers
• No Latex/Water-Based Paint:
  • Dry out and place in trash (Kitty litter or sawdust seeds drying process)

Mercury

• Auto/Boat Switches
• Barometer
• Blood-Pressure Cuffs
• Bulbs (Fluorescent, Compact Fluorescent CFL and High Intensity Discharge - HID)
• Chemistry Sets
• Glass Thermometers
• Thermostats

Chemicals

• Pool/Automobile Fluids
• Boat Chemicals
• Chemicals in Aerosol Cans
• Cleaning Fluids
• Fertilizers/Pesticides
• Fungicides/Herbicides
• Gasoline/Kerosene
• Photo and Hobby Chemicals
• Flea/Rat/Slug Poison
• Pool Chemicals
• Rubber Cement/Strippers
• Solvents/Turpentine