The City of Boston has announced the 2012 Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with June 9, 2012 next on the list. It will be followed by a second collection date on June 30th.
June 9th, 2012 from 9am to 2pm
University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)
Saturday, June 30, 2012 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
TVs & computer monitors are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days. Please call 617-635-4500 for home pickup of TVs and computer monitors.
Latex Paint
The city says, "*NEW* Latex paint is no longer accepted at drop-off days. Latex paint is not hazardous. Let latex paint dry out completely, then set it out with your regular 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
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