FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/08/2024
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
City of Framingham Announces November Household Hazardous Waste Day
FRAMINGHAM - The City of Framingham has rescheduled its fall Household Hazardous Waste Day to Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event will take place at the DPW Operations Center, located at 100 Western Avenue.
The Framingham Public Works staff initially scheduled the event for Saturday, October 12, 2024, indicating that no alternative dates were available. However, Mayor Charlie Sisitsky canceled the October event because it coincided with Yom Kippur.
The Mayor used his connections with Clean Harbors to secure the new date in November.
This event allows residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials that may pose risks to their homes, neighborhoods, and the environment.
Residents are encouraged to bring the following household hazardous materials for proper disposal:
- Aerosol Paints
- Bug Sprays
- Caustic Cleaners/Degreasers
- Cleaning Solvents
- Concentrated Fertilizers
- Diesel Oil
- Degreasers
- Herbicides
- Urethanes
- Mercury-containing Devices
- Oil, Enamel, or Lead-based Paints
- Gasoline
- Kerosene
- Paint Thinners
- Pesticides
- Photo Chemicals
- Pool and Spa Chemicals
- Rodent Poisons
Items NOT Accepted: Please note that the following materials will not be accepted at the event:
- Latex Paint
- Radioactive Waste
- Explosives
- Gunpowder
- Flares, Ammunition
- PCB Oils
- Bulk Chemicals/Oil
- Asbestos
- Medical/Biological Waste (including sharps)
- Fire Extinguishers
Residents can visit https://www.framinghamma.gov/199/Hazardous-Waste-Disposal for more information.
By participating in Household Hazardous Waste Day, Framingham residents can safely and responsibly dispose of hazardous materials, helping protect our environment and community.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works Sanitation Division at 508-532-532-6001 or visit our website at https://www.framinghamma.gov/168/Sanitation-Division.
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