Household Hazardous Waste Collections Dates and Locations

Written by shirley cole

Tuesday, 19 April 2011 15:11

Household Hazardous Waste Collections Saturday May 14th 2011 Springfield Recycling Center 9:00 AM - 12:00 P.M. Rockingham Recycling Center 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. For District residents & business* only. No pre-registration for District residents. *Businesses will be charged for disposal costs and must pre-register. www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org For more information, call 674-9235 Bring in a mercury thermometer; we'll give you a digital thermometer. ********************* The next HHW collections will be in Springfield and Weathersfield on Saturday, September 10th, 2011. HHW collections sponsored by the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with the Towns of Springfield, Weathersfield, Rockingham. What to bring? Products with labels that say: CAUSTIC, CAUTION, CORROSIVE, POISON, FLAMMABLE, WARNING, DANGER, TOXIC** From the Garden/Yard/House: insecti- cides, herbicides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, rodent killer, metal polish, pool chemicals, photography chemicals, flea control products, no-pest strips, drain and toilet cleaners, oven cleaner, mothballs, lighter fluid, bathroom cleaners, rug and upholstery cleaners, spot removers, bleaches, dry cleaning fluids, chemistry sets, arts and crafts supplies, mercury ther- mometers and thermostats. From the Garage/Workbench: antifreeze, brake fluid, car wax and polishes, gasoline, transmission fluid, engine and radiator flusher, engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, gas treatments, plastic fuel filters, rust proofers, wood preservatives, sealants, solvents, liquid creosote, cesspool cleaners, roofing tar, driveway sealer, adhesives, muriatic acid, varnish, paint thinner, wood strippers and stains, lead - and oil based paints. (Properly drained metal fuel filters can be recycled with scrap metal at your transfer station.) ** DO NOT bring latex paint, used motor oil, batteries, asbestos, radioactive material, empty containers, fireworks, tires, medical waste, dry creosote, or ammunition. Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs go to your transfer station or local hardware store. Please note: Keep products in their original containers. Do not mix products. Never smoke near hazardous materials. Do not leave your vehicle when you arrive on site; you will be assisted by trained staff. The District has the right to refuse any material based upon its nature. < Prev   Next >