CITY OF TAUNTON
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place: Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant
825 West Water Street
and
Taunton Municipal Sanitary Landfill
330 E. Britannia Street
Who: Taunton Residents Only
WHAT TO BRING TO THE WASTEWATER PLANT
Unneeded household hazardous waste in sealed containers
(used original containers when possible)
Stains, Thinners, & Strippers
Solvents & Varnishes
Adhesives, Glues, Resins
Asbestos (one 30-gallon trash bag per household)
Batteries (Nickel/Cadmium)
Waste Fuels (Kerosene, Gasoline)
Swimming Pool Chemicals
PCB Contaminated Wastes
Mercury containing devices (button batteries, fluorescent tubes & bulbs, thermostats & thermometers)
Engine Degreaser, Brake Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Poisons, Insecticides, Weed Killers
Wood Preservatives
Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies
Photo Chemicals, Chemistry Sets
Cleaners, Spot Removers
Coal Tar or Sealant
Acids
Antifreeze
WHAT TO BRING TO THE LANDFILL
Motor Oil
Paints (oil-based)*
Tires ($7 per tire)
Auto Batteries ($5 each)
WHAT NOT TO BRING TO EITHER LOCATION:
Smoke Detectors
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Ammunition, Fireworks
Dioxin Bearing Wastes
Explosives
Prescription Medicines/Syringes
Infectious & Biological Wastes
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Radioactive Wastes
Fire Extinguishers
Materials containing 2,4,5T
Materials with penta chlorophenol
Shock Sensitive Materials
TO ENSURE SAFETY, PLEASE
Tighten caps and lids leaving material in original labeled containers
Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pack with newspaper
Sort and pack separately: pesticides and household cleaners
NEVER MIX CHEMICALS!
Pack your vehicle and go directly to the site
NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous materials.
Free, Drop-Off Service…You never leave your car!
Quantities are limited to 15 gallons or 30 pounds of material per car. This event is sponsored by Veolia Water and Waste Management.
For more information call the Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant at 508- 823-3582.
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