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Marlborough's 2022 Hazardous Waste Disposal For Residents
You'll be able to get rid of many types of noxious or bulky items, but leave your radioactive stuff at home.
MARLBOROUGH, MA — Marlborough will hold a household hazardous waste collection event in May, where residents will be able to drop off noxious chemicals and larger items — but make sure to leave your radioactive materials at home.
The event will take place on May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Easterly Wastewater Treatment Facility, 860 Boston Post Road. The event is for Marlborough residents only, and proof of residency will be required.
Here are some of the items that WILL be accepted at the event:
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- Acids/Bases
- Furniture
- Stains
- Monitors
- Aerosols
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Pesticides
- Air Conditioners
- Household Cleaners
- Photo Chemicals
- Antifreeze
- Household Polishes
- Poisons
- Auto Batteries
- Household Batteries
- Pool Chemicals
- Brake Fluid
- Kerosene
- Paint Thinners
- Corrosives
- Lighter Fluid
- Motor oil
- Drain Openers
- Oil-Based Paints
- Weed Killers
- Flammables
- Propane Tanks
- Wood Preservative
- Computers
- Microwaves
- TVs/VCRs
And here are items that will NOT be accepted:
- Asbestos
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Explosives
- Radioactive Materials
- Reactive or Unstable Materials Drums
- Latex/Acrylic Paint
- Tires
- Medical Waste
- Medication
- Unknown or Unlabeled Materials
- Large Appliances
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