23 July, 2019
WHEN: SATURDAY JULY 27, 2019
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
WHERE: 83 WOOD STREET
Department of Public Works
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)
PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE SITE
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
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
Please contact our Administrative Office at 508-497-9740 if you have questions on
allowable items, and for alternatives for disposal of restricted items
