Milford Collects Over 9,500 Pounds of Household Hazardous Waste

From the Milford Board of Health:

Over 135 residents delivered more than 9,600 pounds of household hazardous waste at the Milford Board of Health’s Household Hazardous Waste collection event that was held on Saturday, November 7th from 9 am to 1 pm. This weight does not include paint that was collected at the transfer facility on this same day. This event was sponsored by the Milford Board of Health and held at the rear of the Highway Department on Front Street. Residents were given the opportunity to dispose of their household generated hazardous waste during this event at no cost. Through the efforts of the Milford Board of Health, Milford is one of the few municipalities throughout the State that does not charge residents for disposal of this type of waste.

It was a beautiful day and there were constant flow of residents participating at this event. NEDT (New England Disposal Technologies) of Sutton, MA was the company hired by the board of health for this event.

Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be household hazardous waste (HHW). Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.

Improper disposal of HHW can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. The Milford Board of Health holds this event annually to make it convenient for residents to legally dispose of such “hard to get rid of” materials and thus help prevent pollution that could endanger human health and the environment.

Photo Credit: Milford Board of Health