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  • Fall 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, E Waste, and Shredding

    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.


    Fall hazardous waste

    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.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Summer 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, Coming Soon!

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with June 22nd and June 29th next on the list.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Hazardous wster drop off flyer

    Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    Saturday, June 29th, 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

    TVs & computer monitors are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days. Please call 617-635-4500 for curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors.

    Latex Paint

     The city says, "(Latex paint is not hazardous.  Latex paint can be disposed of with your regular trash.  Any paint left in can MUST 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.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Summer 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, Coming Soon!

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with June 22nd and June 29th next on the list.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Hazardous wster drop off flyer

    Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    Saturday, June 29th, 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

    TVs & computer monitors are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days. Please call 617-635-4500 for curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors.

    Latex Paint

     The city says, "(Latex paint is not hazardous.  Latex paint can be disposed of with your regular trash.  Any paint left in can MUST 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.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Summer 2013 Boston Hazardous Waste Collection, Coming Soon!

    The City of Boston has announced the 2013 Household Hazardous Waste collection dates with June 22nd and June 29th next on the list.

    It's time to clean out under sinks, storage areas, and garages and remove all those unwanted hazards from your home.


    Hazardous wster drop off flyer

    Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 from 9am to 2pm

    University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus, Parking lot D, Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester (Map)

    Saturday, June 29th, 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

    TVs & computer monitors are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days. Please call 617-635-4500 for curbside pickup of TVs and computer monitors.

    Latex Paint

     The city says, "(Latex paint is not hazardous.  Latex paint can be disposed of with your regular trash.  Any paint left in can MUST 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.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website

  • Boston Hazardous Waste Collection Dates for 2012

    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.

    Hazardous waste 2012

    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.

    And, remember, when you start any of your Amazon shopping from here, you support BostonZest and keep information like this flowing your way. 


    Details:

    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Screenshot: From City of Boston website