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Hazardous Waste Disposal

Sun, 12/16/2007 - 6:31pm — webmaster

You can dispose of hazardous waste materials or electronics once a year. Proof of Residency is required.

When: Typically, 2nd Saturday in May. Watch for a notice in the mail regarding the exact date and time.
Where: Tyngsborough Town Garage. 87 Kendall Road (Rte. 113)
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm

Keep in mind that the line for dropping off materials is often very long during the first few hours, and much less busy after noon.

What You Can Bring

From the Workbench:

Oil Based Paints
Stains & Varnishes
Wood Preservatives
Paint Strippers/Thinners
Solvent Adhesives
Lighter Fluid

 From the Garage:

Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
Engine Degreaser
Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner
Transmission Fluid
Car Wax, Polishes
Driveway Sealer
Antifreeze
Roofing Tar
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Motor Oil
Car Batteries
Fluorescent Lights

From the House:

Rubber Cement
Airplane Glue
Fiberglass Resins
Aerosol Cans
Photo Chemicals
Furniture Polish
Oven Cleaner
Toilet Cleaner
Spot Remover
Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
Hobby & Art Supplies
Household Batteries
Floor & Metal Polish

From the Yard:

Weed Killers
Chemical Fertilizers
Flea Control Products
Poisons, Insecticides
Fungicides
Moth Balls
Propane Tanks (small - $10 fee)

What Not to Bring

  • Empty Containers/Trash
  • Latex Paint (water-based paint can be dried out, with kitty litter, if needed, and disposed of in regular trash)
  • Commercial or Industrial Waste
  • Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors
  • Infectious & Biological Waste
  • Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Prescription Medicines/Syringes
  • Asbestos

How to Safely Transport Hazardous Waste

  • Leave materials in original containers
  • Tighten caps and lids
  • Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides and household cleaners
  • Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspapers
  • NEVER MIX CHEMICALS
  • NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material