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Hazardous household waste collection and document shredding at Wellesley RDF

September 9, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

RDF, WellesleyThe Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) is offering Hazardous Household Waste Collection and Document Shredding on Sunday, September 13,  9am – 3pm.

Due to the pandemic, new procedures are in place for these events to ensure safety. These include specific requirements for masks or face coverings, and placement and removal of items to be disposed.

Read the complete procedures for Hazardous Household Waste and for Document Shredding.

Accepted hazardous items:

  • Acids
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Air Conditioning Refrigerants
  • Ammonia & Bowl Cleaners
  • Antifreeze
  • Automotive Fluids
  • Bleach
  • Brush Cleaners
  • Bug Killers
  • Chemistry Kits
  • Degreasers
  • Disinfectants
  • Drain Cleaners
  • Fertilizers
  • Flammables
  • Herbicides
  • Hobby Chemicals
  • Household Adhesives
  • Household Cleaners
  • Household Solvents
  • Lead-based Paints
  • Needles and Syringes*
  • Over the Counter Medicines
  • Oven Cleaners
  • Paint Thinner
  • Pesticides
  • Photography Chemicals
  • Polishes & Wood Preservatives
  • Rodent Killers
  • Sharps
  • Solvent-based Paints
  • Swimming Pool Chemicals
  • Unused Fire Starters
  • Waxes
  • Weed Killers

Unaccepted hazardous items:

    • Alkaline Batteries
    • Ammunition*
    • Biological or Infections Materials
    • Commercial Hazardous Waste
    • Controlled Substances (Drugs)
    • Dioxin-contaminated Pesticides
    • Empty Containers
    • Explosives*
    • Fireworks*
    • Gas Cylinders
    • Medical Waste
    • PCBs
    • Pharmaceuticals & Prescription Medicines**
    • Pressure-sensitive Materials
    • Radioactives*
    • Smoke Detectors
    • Spot Removers
    • Unidentifiable Wastes

Regular Wellesley RDF hours:

Mon. – Wed.: 7am – noon
Thur., Fri., Sat.: 7am – 3:45pm
Sun: 10am – 3pm


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