The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Fall Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with September 7th and November 23rd next on the list.
And, on Saturday September 7th, you will also be able to drop off e-waste for Electronics recycing and shred paper at the Bayside Expo Center. So, dump those old files, checks, and such into a big box and take them along.
It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.
Saturday, September 7th, 2013 from 9am to 2pm
University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)
With Electronics Recycling and paper shredding at Bayside Expo
Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm
West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury (Map)
Here are highlights of the city's published guidelines from their Hazardous Waste page:
For a complete list of acceptable materials, download the flyer here.
For Boston residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. Proof of residency required. The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information call 617-635-4500.
TVs & Computer Monitors
The City says, "... call 617-635-4500 to schedule curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors or place an online service request."
Latex Paint & Acrylic Paint
The city advises, "Latex/Acrylic Paint Is Not Hazardous. Latex and Acrylic Paint can be disposed of with regular trash." "... must make sure any paint left in the paint can is [be] completely dried before putting out with trash."
Get rid of the junk, and then don't bring more of it back into your home.
Clean out under your sink, your cleaning closet, gardening shed, garage, and storage areas. Once your home is free from toxic, flammable, and other dangerous materials, learn how to avoid bringing more of this stuff back into your life.
Here are three great books to help you change your hazardous ways.
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Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Screenshot: From City of Boston website
