Many thanks to the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) for organizing this important hazardous waste collection!
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal for Pittsfield Residents Only!
Date/Time
Sat, September 13, 2014
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location
Pittsfield Highway Facility
232 Housatonic St – Pittsfield
Examples of acceptable materials:
From The Yard/Garden:
- Pesticides, Fungicides
- Herbicides
- Insect Sprays
- Rodent Killers
- Muriatic Acid
- Flea Powder
- No-Pest Strips
- Chemical Fertilizers
- Lighter Fluid
- Moth Balls
From The Workbench:
- Rust Proofers
- Wood Preservatives
- Wood Strippers & Stains
- Paint Thinners
- Lead & Oil-Based Paint
- Varnish
- Full Aerosol Cans
- Sealants
- Adhesives
- Solvents
- Spray Paint
From The House:
- Drain Cleaners
- Oven Cleaners
- Floor Cleaners
- Metal Polish
- Arts & Crafts Supplies
- Photo Chemicals
- Chemistry Kits
- Rechargeable Batteries
From The Garage:
- Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
- Brake & Transmission Fluids
- Car Wax, Polish
- Engine Degreaser
- Swimming Pool Chemicals
- Driveway Sealer
- Antifreeze
- Car-Lead Acid Batteries
Mercury Products:
- Thermometers
- Thermostats
- Other mercury
- Button Batteries
DO NOT BRING:
Latex Paint, Medical Wastes, Asbestos, Fireworks & Explosives, Ammunition, Construction Debris, Gas or Propane Cylinders, Smoke Detectors, Radioactive Material, Fire Extinguishers, PCB’s, Medications, motor oil
Fluorescent Lamps-Can be brought to Covanta on Hubbard ave. and the first 4, 4 foot lamps are free and it is $2 per lamp after that. Latex paint will not be accepted. Usable paint can be given away through freecycle.org or some non-profits. Empty or dried-up cans of latex can be recycled with scrap metal. Or empty latex/oil-based paints/stains can be disposed with the regular trash.
Contact Jamie at 445-4556, ext. 14 or for more information.