CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
RECYCLING, ENERGY AND
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE
60 PLEASANT STREET • P.O. BOX 550
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
(978) 465-4410 • (978) 465-9958 (FAX)
WWW.CITYOFNEWBURYPORT.COM
DONNA D. HOLADAY
MAYOR
2015 Household Hazardous Waste Days
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Newburyport – The City of Newburyport will be holding two Household Hazardous
Waste Days this year. The first one will be held on May 2, 2015. Please note that, for
the first time, it will take place at the Crow Lane Recycling Center from 8 am to 12
pm. (The second one will be on Saturday, September 12, 2015, but on Perry Way, at the
Department of Public Services.) The events, which will be held rain or shine, provide
residents of the area with the opportunity to dispose of hazardous materials in an
environmentally responsible manner. Contractors may not use Household Hazardous
Waste Day to dispose of materials.
Clean Harbors Environmental Services will be on site May 2 to accept oil-based paints
(no latex paint), varnishes, pesticides, and other household hazardous chemicals. Costs
are $19 for up to 3 gallons, $24 for up to 10 gallons and $46.50 for up to 25 gallons.
Clean Harbors will NOT be accepting commercial/industrial waste, latex paint,
ammunition, asbestos, radioactive material, fire extinguishers, or medical or biological
wastes. To ensure safety, please adhere to the following handling procedures: leave
materials in original labeled containers; tighten caps and lids; place containers in sturdy
upright boxes rather than in garbage bags; avoid smoking while handling hazardous
materials. Most importantly, do not mix chemicals.
Universal Shredding will also be on site for document shredding; the first file size box is
free, $5 fee applies for each additional box.
In addition to oil-based paint, chemicals, and shredding, residents may drop off all of the
regular materials accepted on the first Saturday of the month, including batteries,
thermometers, thermostats, and fluorescent lamps. TVs 32 inches and under and
monitors will be accepted for a $10 fee. A nominal fee may also apply for other
appliances.
A full list of accepted materials may be obtained from the Health Department, or you may find the
information on the recycling page of the City of Newburyport website (www.cityofnewburyport.com). For
questions: mettenborough@cityofnewburyport.com or
978-499-0413.