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Household Hazardous Waste Collection July 14

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The Town of Hopkinton Department of Public Works will hold their Hazardous Waste Collection at the Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe on Saturday, July 14 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

GUIDELINES
 Collection of household hazardous products only
 Keep items in original, sealed containers whenever possible
 Limit 25 pounds of products per household
 Limit one trip per household
 Hopkinton Residents ONLY. Proof of residency required (Driver’s License)
 STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE SITE

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS THAT WILL BE ACCEPTED:
Turpentine & Paint Thinner * Oil Based Paint, Varnish & Stains * Waste Fuels * Motor Oil * Brake &
Transmission Fluids * Car Wax * Poisons & Insecticides * Weed Killers * Moth Balls * Household Cleaners
& Polishers * Wood Preservatives (EXCEPT PENTA) * Spot Remover * Flea Powder * Degreasers *
Hobby & Art Supplies *Rubber Cement & Glues * Pool Chemicals * Propane Tanks

RESTRICTED ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
Refrigerators & Freezers * Air Conditioners * Dehumidifiers * Ammunition, Fireworks & Explosives *
Infectious & Biological Wastes * Medicines & Syringes * Tires * Smoke Detectors * Gas Cylinders *
Asbestos * Batteries * Thermostats & Thermometers * Computers & Electronics

HOW TO SAFELY TRANSPORT YOUR HAZARDOUS WASTES - Tighten caps and lids and
use original containers. Pack containers in sturdy, upright boxes and pad with newspaper. Sort and pack
items separately. Avoid spills and do not use garbage bags.

NEVER MIX CHEMICALS - NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous materials.

Please contact the DPW Administrative Office at 508-497-9740 if you have questions on
allowable items and for alternatives to dispose of restricted items.