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Household Hazard Waste Day

Location

Field St. Lot at Danehy Park

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Contact

Michael Orr
morr@cambridgema.gov
617-349-4815

Description

The next Household Hazardous Waste collection day is Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Field St. Lot at Danehy Park. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Accepted items include:

  • Batteries: Vehicle & Non-Alkaline
  • Car Fluids: Antifreeze, Brake, Engine Degreaser, Transmission
  • Car Tires (max four per household)
  • Chemicals: Cleaners, Glues, Removers, Photography & Swimming Pool
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Mercury Items: Thermometers & Thermostats
  • Paints: Oil-Based & Latex
  • Poisons: Insecticides, Pesticides & Weed Killers
  • Prescription Medicines (also accepted year-round at Police Dept. 125 Sixth St)
  • Propane Cylinders (20 lbs. or less only)
  • Waste Fuels: Antifreeze, Gasoline, Kerosene, Sterno & Motor Oil (motor oil also accepted year-round at DPW)
  • Fire Extinguishers

For a full list of items accepted and not accepted, please visit: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Services/householdhazardouswastedisposal


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