Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
Pre-Registration Form
For residents of Amherst, Pelham, Shutesbury & Leverett
Collection Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 9 am to 12:00 pm
Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Ctr., Route 9, Amherst, MA
This form is for use by residents only. Businesses and Institutions may call the Amherst Department of
Public Works at 259-3050 Ext. 0 to schedule an appointment or to obtain information about participating in
the HHW collection.
Dispose of your household hazardous wastes safely! Residents of Amherst, Pelham & Shutesbury may
participate. Sign up today for your HHW Day appointment.
No more than 25 gallons or 25 lbs. (whichever is greater) will be collected per household.
Used motor oil, car batteries, fluorescent bulbs ($1 each), & rechargeable batteries are NOT counted toward
this limit. Amherst, Pelham, & Shutesbury residents with valid vehicle stickers may bring these items to the
Transfer Station on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8 AM to 2 PM.
Help a neighbor! You may bring HHW items for your neighbors in the four towns. Please list participants’
names and addresses on the pre-registration form below.
Regarding Oil and Latex Paint and Paint Products:
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Small quantities of latex paint can be safely disposed of in household refuse by letting it air dry in
a safe place, OR mixing an absorbent material, such as kitty litter or speedy-dri to absorb the liquid
portion of the paint. Once the latex paint is solid, it can be safely disposed of in the trash. Notify
your trash hauler if you will be disposing of dried paint in this manner.
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Up to 10 gallons of oil and latex paints and paint thinners can be brought to the transfer
station any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday 8AM- 2PM starting May 5, 2009 thru September
17, 2009.
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Quantities over 10 gallons will be accepted by appointment: please call 259-3050 X-0
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The fee for all paint is $2.00 per equivalent gallon. Small fee for clean, scraped gallon-sized
paint cans.
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Mail completed pre-registration form to: HHW Collection, c/o Dept. of Public Works
586 South Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
Your pre-registration must be received no later than Wednesday, 09/30/2009.
Section 1
Name ___________________________________________________Day phone____________
Full Address____________________________________________________Zip code________
Email address ___________________________________________________
Preferred appointment times: ____9:00-9:30
____10:00-10:30
____11:00-11:30
(Indicate #1 and #2)
____9:30-10:00
____10:30-11:00
Section 2
Please list approximate gallons or pounds of each material:
Oil paint: __________________
Latex paint: ________________
Automotive chemicals: _______
Herbicides _________________
Pesticides: ______________________________________
Household cleaning chemicals: ______________________
Fertilizers _______________________________________
Other __________________________________________
You will receive a confirmation/information letter in the mail. For information call 259-3050 Ext. 0
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
HOME
Adhesives (2 part)
Art/hobby paint
Button batteries
Chemistry sets
Disinfectants
Drain cleaners
Epoxy
Flea killers
Fluorescent bulbs
Furniture polish
Insect pump sprays
Kerosene
Metal polish
Moth balls
Muriatic acid
Photography supplies
Rechargeable batteries
Rodent killers
Septic tank cleaners
Spot removers/solvents
Thermostats
Toilet bowl cleaners
Varnishes
GARDEN
DDT
Fertilizers w/ herbicides or
pesticides
Herbicides
Pesticides
Rodent killers
Root killers
Tree oils
Weed killers
GARAGE
Antifreeze
Automotive fluids
Car batteries
Creosote
Dry gas
Engine degreasers
Gasoline
Lead acid batteries
Motor oil
Paint thinners/solvents
Paint: aerosol, lead, marine
oil-based paints; stains
& polyurethane
Swimming pool chemicals
Varnishes
Wood preservatives
PLEASE DO NOT BRING:
Safe to give away for someone to use, and/or it may be thrown away in your regular trash
LATEX PAINTS or STAINS
Empty containers
Aerosol cans (empty or nonhazardous
Fertilizer w/out pesticides
content such as hair spray)
Glass & window cleaners
Air fresheners/deodorizers
Latex driveway sealer
Alkaline batteries
Scouring powder
Car waxes/polishes/cleaners
Caulk/spackle/grout
Cosmetics/nail polish
DANGER: Special arrangements required
Ammunition, Asbestos, Explosives, Medical/infectious waste, PCBs (transformers),
Propane tanks/gas cylinders, radioactive materials
For more information please call 259-3050 Ext. 0.