Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Is Scheduled For August 29 In Weston

Press release from the Town of Weston:

August 7, 2020

Safely dispose of your household hazardous products at the DPW facility at 190 Boston Post Road By-pass on Saturday, August 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Examples of what is accepted:

• Bring old paint, thinners, solvents, and removal products
• solvents adhesives, plaster compound
• lighter fluid, kerosene, gasoline
• antifreeze, motor oil, car wax
• poisons, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers
• mothballs, flea powder, no-pest strips
• hobby and art supplies
• cleaning supplies
• furniture, floor and metal polishes
• driveway sealer
• photo chemicals, chemistry sets

What not to bring:

• tires
• fireworks, ammunition
• radioactive, infectious/biological waste
• prescription medicines or syringes (those can be dropped off at the Police Station)
• commercial/industrial waste
• bulk drums

Be careful transporting to the DPW:

• tighten caps and lids
• leave materials in the original labeled container, if possible
• pack containers in sturdy, upright boxes and pad with newspaper
• pack separately: oil paint, pesticides, and cleaners
• avoid spills and do not place in garbage bags
• do not mix chemicals
• do not smoke while handling materials
• come directly to the DPW after packing your vehicle

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This press release was produced by the Town of Weston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.