Milford Hazardous Waste Disposal Event Seeks Noxious Chemicals

MILFORD, MA — Milford will host a hazardous waste disposal event in early November seeking all the most noxious chemicals from around your home.

The Nov. 5 event will run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine) at the highway department building along Front Street. The event is free for residents with proof, but is not open to commercial businesses, according to the health department.

The event is mainly for chemical substances, but Milford does accept items like light bulbs, TVs, computer monitors, paint, car batteries and motor oil at the transfer station along Cedar Street. Those items won't be accepted at the Nov. 5 event.

Here's what you CAN bring to the event:

• Fuels: gasoline, kerosene
• Antifreeze
• Engine degreaser
• Brake fluid, carburetor cleaner
• Transmission fluid
• Car wax, other polishes
• Driveway sealer
• Roofing tar
• Swimming pool chemicals
• Paint strippers/thinners
• Rubber cement, glue
• Fiberglass resins
• Photo chemicals
• Chemistry sets
• Furniture, floor polish
• Oven cleaner
• Drain, toilet cleaner
• Hobby/art supplies
• Solvent adhesives
• Wood preservatives
• Lighter fluid

Here's what will NOT be accepted:

• Asbestos
• Smoke detectors
• Radioactive waste
• Biological waste
• Ammunition, fireworks, explosives
• Fire extinguishers