The Wellesley Recycling & Disposal Facility this Sunday, May 1 from 9am-3pm, has its annual Hazardous Products Collection Day. In addition, there will be document shredding/destruction available at the dump, as well as regular recycling.
This is the usual list of dos/don’ts:
Acceptable Categories
* Solvent-based paints
* Household solvents
* Household adhesives
* Pesticides and herbicides
* Swimming pool chemicals
* Hobby chemicals
* Household cleaners
* Automotive fluids (antifreeze, transmission, dry gas, brake,
gasoline and gasoline/two cycle oil mix)
Unacceptable Wastes
* Explosive and ammunition
* Radioactive
* Biological/medical waste
* Unknown wastes that can not be identified by generator or field
chemist
* Commercially or industrially generated hazardous waste
* Gas Cylinders
* Smoke detectors
Leave a Reply