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