Hazardous Materials Day
Come to Westford’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
DATE: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
PLACE: Crisafulli School
FEE: $20/Car Trunk/Truck
Proof of residency is required
What Do I Bring??
From the Workbench:
Oil Based Paints
Stains & Varnishes
Wood Preservatives
Paint Strippers/Thinners
Solvent Adhesives
Lighter Fluid
From the Garage:
Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
Antifreeze
Engine Degreaser
Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner
Transmission Fluid
Car Wax, Polishes
Driveway Sealer
Roofing Tar
Swimming Pool Chemicals
From the Yard:
Poisons, Insecticides, Fungicides
Chemical Fertilizers
Weed Killers
Moth Balls
Flea Control Products
From the House:
Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue
Fiberglass Resins
Photo Chemicals
Chemistry Sets
Furniture Polish
Floor & Metal Polish
Oven Cleaner
Fluorescent Bulbs
Drain & Toilet Cleaner
Spot Remover
Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies
How Can I Safely Transport
These Hazardous Materials???
Leaving materials in original containers.
Tighten Caps and lids. Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides,and household cleaners.
Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper. NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
Pack your car and drive directly to the site.
NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material.
What Not To Bring!!
Empty Containers/Trash
Commercial or Industrial Waste
Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors
Infectious & Biological Wastes
Pressurized Cylinders (other than propane)
Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives
Fire Extinguishers
Prescription Medicines/Syringes
Propane Cylinders
Computers
Asbestos
NO LATEX PAINT
For More Information Contact: The Westford Board of Health, (978) 692-5509
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