Community Corner
Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for Sat., March 23rd
UPDATED with list of "ACCEPTABLE" and "NOT ACCEPTABLE" Items for Hazardous Waste Day Collection
The following information found on the Town of Medfield website. http://www.town.medfield.net/c...
Town of Medfield Household Hazardous Waste Day...
On Saturday, March 23rd from 9am-1pm, Medfield residents, with a Medfield Transfer Station Sticker will be given the opportunity to drop off Household Hazardous Waste at the Medfield Town Garage, 55 North Meadows Road.
If you need additional information, please contact the DPW at (508) 906-3003.
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Please note that LATEX PAINT is NOT hazardous waste. Dried up cans can be given to the operators at the Transfer Station.
ACCEPTABLE
Oil based paints and strippers (latex paint can be dried and handed to a Transfer Station employee year-round)
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Paint thinner and solvents
Stains and varnishes
Solvent adhesives
Lighter fluid
Waste fuels: Kerosene, Gasoline
Oil filters
Engine degreaser
Carburetor cleaner, brake fluid
Transmission fluid
Antifreeze
Driveway sealants
Fiberglass resins
Pesticides and insecticides
Weed killer, mothballs
Flea powder
Insect sprays
Resins and adhesives
Rust preventatives
Rubber cement, glues
Wood strippers
Hobby supplies, artist supplies
Photo chemicals, chemistry sets
Aerosol cans
Furniture, floor, metal polishes
Bleach, ammonia
Oven, toilet and drain cleaners
Rug and upholstery cleaner
Dry cleaning solvents, spot removers
Swimming pool/spa chemicals
Used motor oil
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Ammunition, fireworks, explosives
Radioactive material
Infectious and biological waste
Prescription drugs/syringes (prescription drugs can be dropped off year-round in the bin in the Police Department lobby. Syringes and sharps can be dropped off year-round in the bin in the Town Garage lobby during business hours)
Commercial/Industrial waste
Compressed gas cylinders
Tires
Fluorescent bulbs (these are collected in the shed, year-round at the Transfer Station)
Propane (empty propane tanks are collected year-round behind the tip floor at the Transfer Station)
Latex paint (Dry out paint with kitty litter or shredded newspapers, let dry, and give to transfer station attendant with lid off)
Mercury products can be disposed of at the TFS Mercury shed
