Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Location: Wakefield Transfer Station 330 Rines Road
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015
8 A.M. to 12 noon
Wakefield and Brookfield residents are invited to participate in a special Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day at the Wakefield Transfer Station. This collection will allow Wakefield and Brookfield
residents the opportunity to remove hazardous substances from their homes while ensuring safe and clean
disposal at proper waste collection facilities. In doing so, we help keep hazardous substances out of local
landfills and homes, resulting in a safer community and a cleaner environment.
Please note: Participants must have a valid Transfer Station
sticker to participate. All materials must be in original
containers with labels.
PLEASE BRING:
YES
From the Yard: Insect spray, Weed killers,
Pool chemicals, No-pest strips, Poisons,
Charcoal lighter fluid, Fungicides, Fertilizers
with pesticides or herbicides, Flea Powder.
From the Garage: Acids, Carburetor cleaner
Creosote, Engine degreaser, Radiator flush,
Roofing tar.
From the House: Bathroom cleaners, Drain
cleaner, Oven cleaner, Metal polish, Mothballs,
Photo chemicals, Rug cleaner.
From the Workbench: Brush cleaners,
Corrosives, Rust preventative, Wood
preservatives, Paint thinner, Turpentine, Lead
and oil based paint, wood stains/finishes/
strippers, Solvents.
For more information about
the collection day call the:
Wakefield Transfer Station
522-3590
DO NOT BRING:
NO
THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED:
Gasoline
Latex paints: Add absorbents (cat litter), dry
paint and dispose with your regular household
garbage.
Asbestos
Explosives, Ammunition
Radioactive Materials
Water-reactive Materials
Road Flares
Infectious Waste
Pathological Waste
Unknown Wastes
DO NOT REMOVE THE WASTE FROM
YOUR VEHICLE: A station attendant will
verify if it is acceptable for the collection.
The Town has the right to reject any liquid,
material or substance, which in the opinion of
the Station Manager constitutes a serious
hazard to others, to the property of the Town,
or its employees.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Rochester will conduct its Household Hazard Waste Collection Day
on Saturday, May 2, 2015, 8:30a – 12:30p, and you may take appropriate materials to that facility as well.