 Household Hazardous Waste Days |
Drop Off Collections
2013 Collections will be held from 7:30am-12:30pm on the following dates*:
Wednesdays: May 15th- June 26th
Wednesday: July 17th
Wednesday: August 14th
Wednesdays: September 4th- October 16th
Saturdays: May 11, June 22, September 21, October 19
Location: Resource Recovery Center at Rumford Ave
Drop-offs are not accepted outside of theses designated collection times.
*weather dependent, please contact Customer Service during times of extreme weather (heat, rain)
Guidelines
- NEWTON RESIDENTS ONLY – Proof of residency is required.
- Residents are limited to one car trunk load.
- No more than 5-gallons of a single material and no more than 12-gallons total.
- NO LATEX PAINT ACCEPTED (click here for other disposal options)
- COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE HHW COLLECTION. (Please use a personal vehicle when seeking access to this residential program.
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Antifreeze and used motor oil, vehicle batteries (Recycle at Depot)
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Do not bring latex paint – latex paint can be dried out and placed in trash or brought to the Paint Exchange |
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Adhesives, glues, resins
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Empty aerosol cans (recycle curbside)
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Cleaners, spot removers, polishes
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Commercial/industrial waste
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Photo chemicals
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Compressed gas cylinders
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Chemistry Sets
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Ammunition, fireworks, explosives
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Hobby/Artist Supplies
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Prescription medicines
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Moth balls
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Syringes
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Flea collar products
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Infectious or biological wastes
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Solvents and varnishes
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Propane, butane, other flammable gases
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Fuels, gasoline, kerosene
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Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors
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Paint strippers/thinners/turpentine
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Construction materials
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Wood preservatives
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Radioactive waste
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Car polish
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Empty containers or non-hazardous materials
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Sealants
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Tires - will take 2 per week (off-rim) as part of Bulky waste. Please schedule in advance.
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Pool chemicals
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Asbestos
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Oil based paints and stains: look for word '"alkyd" or "cleanup with mineral spirits"
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PCBs, found in ballasts for fluorescent light fixtures, ballast are collected with batteries and fluorescent bulbs |
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Lighter fluid
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Alkaline batteries (safe to dispose of with regular trash)
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Engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, brake and transmission fluid
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Computers and electronics (schedule a curbside collection by calling DPW at 617.796.1000)
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Pesticides, Insecticides, fungicides, disinfectants, fertilizers that contain weed or bug killers, weed killers, poisons
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Fluorescent Bulbs (accepted year-round at the Depot) Fixtures for fluorescent bulbs can be recycled in metal area please remove ballast and bulbs when present. |
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Filled Aerosol cans (paint, bug spray, window cleaner, disinfectants, etc.)
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How to transport these materials safely:
- Leave materials in original containers
- Label any container that does not have an original label with chemical contents, such as pesticide, paint thinner, etc.
- Tighten caps and lids
- Sort and pack materials separately
- Never mix chemicals
- Do not place waste in a garbage bag
- Never smoke while handling hazardous material
- Put containers in sturdy upright boxes, plastic pails or plastic bins and pad with newspaper
- Children should not handle hazardous waste
- Hazardous materials should be transported safely separated from passengers and/or pets
Sponsored by the Newton Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Affairs
Operated by Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
For more information, please call Environmental Affairs at 617-796-1471
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