Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day in Boston Saturday
In addition to hazardous household materials, residents can also drop off electronics and paper to be recycled on Sept. 29.
This Saturday, Sept. 29, is one of two days this fall in which Boston residents can drop off household hazardous waste to be disposed of for free. Residents may bring up to 50 pounds of products labeled toxic, flammable, reactive, corrosive, or poisonous, such as: oil-based paint, motor oil, pesticides, solvents, glues, bleach or ammonia-based cleaners, weed killers, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, car batteries, and used motor oil. Note: Latex or acrylic (water-based) paints are no longer accepted at hazardous waste days. They are not hazardous and can be safely disposed at home. Residents must be prepared to show proof of residency in order to be able to drop anything off. The hazardous waste dropoff location on Saturday is the …
