These unwanted, hazardous waste products might be lurking….

LAWN and GARDEN PRODUCTS:

Pesticides                     Root Killers                  Insect Sprays              

Rodent Killers             Muriatic Acid               Chlordane

Charcoal lighter          Pool Chemicals              Fungicides

Herbicides

IN YOUR GARAGE:

              Antifreeze                     Brake Fluid                   Engine Degreaser

              Creosote                        Gasoline                        Kerosene

              Oil                                    Solvents                         Paint Thinner

IN YOUR HOME:

              Oven Cleaner               Furniture Polish              Metal Polish

              Moth Balls                    Upholstery Cleaner              Art & Craft Supplies

              Photo Chemicals         Spot Remover             

IN YOUR WORKSHOP:

              Rust Inhibitors            Lead Paint                     Wood Preservatives 

              Wood Strippers          Wood Stains                 Oil-based Paint

              Paint Thinner              Solvents                         Degreasers

              Sealants

Look for warning labels such as “keep out of reach of children”, caution, toxic, corrosive, poison, irritant, flammable, warning or danger.

Note that latex paint is not collected at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events.  Open cans (lids removed) of dried out latex paint may be disposed of in your trash.

Information provided by the Hilltown Resource Management Cooperative

For further information contact hrmc@hrmc-ma.org or call:  413-685-5498