The Swampscott Board of Health in conjunction with the Marblehead Board of Health is sponsoring a Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 9:00AM to Noon at the Department of Public
Health Garage on Tower Way in Marblehead.
Disposal Cost will be $44.00 for 25 gallons or pounds, $24.00 for 10 gallons or pounds. Propane tanks: large $15,
grill $10, small $5. Small helium tank $5.
For further information call the Swampscott Health Department at (781) 596-8864.
What Hazardous Products Can I Bring?
Cleaning Products:
Bathroom cleaners
Drain openers
Oven cleaners
Metal or furniture polish
Spot removers
Pesticides:
Weed killers
Fungicides and herbicides
Insecticides, pest strips
Fertilizers with weed killer
Wood preservatives
Rat poisons
Other Products:
Batteries
Fluorescent lights
Thermostats
Driveway sealer
Pool chemicals
Hobby or photograph chemicals
Waste fuels (e.g., gasoline)
Propane tanks (up to 22 lbs.)
Paint and Paint Products
Paint and paint thinners
Paint removers
Stains and varnishes
Aerosol cans (not empty)
Epoxies and adhesives
Automotive Products
Motor oil and oil filters
Brake or transmission fluids
Antifreeze
Solvents
Auto batteries
Polishes and wax
Transportation Tips
Tighten caps and lids
Leave materials in original containers
Pad boxes with newspaper to minimize spills
NEVER MIX CHEMICALS
Drive directly to the Center
NEVER SMOKE
Do Not Bring
Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives
Asbestos
Commercial hazardous waste
Construction waste/building materials
CRT’s, CTU’s computer monitors, etc.
Empty aerosol cans
Fire extinguishers
Infectious or biological wastes
Medicines or syringes
Gas cylinders (other than propane)
PCB’s
Radioactive materials
Smoke Detectors
Tires
The Household Hazardous Waste Staff reserves the right to refuse unidentified materials or unacceptable amounts of
hazardous waste.