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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, Sept. 7

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Household Hazardous Waste Day

The City of Cambridge is sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste collection day on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the Field Street Lot at Danehy Park, (Enter via Fern Street). This event is free and open to Cambridge residents (proof of residency required). 

Proper disposal of materials helps protect public health and the environment; if you’re unsure of how to dispose of items properly, or what items are accepted at the event, download the “Zero Waste Cambridge” app for iPhone/Android, or visit DPW’s Hazardous Waste Disposal information page.

Accepted Items: 
Batteries: Vehicle & Non-Alkaline
Car Fluids: Antifreeze, Brake, Engine Degreaser, Transmission
Car Tires (max four per household)
Chemicals: Cleaners, Glues, Removers, Photography & Swimming Pool
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Mercury Items: Thermometers & Thermostats
Paints: Oil-Based & Latex
Poisons: Insecticides, Pesticides & Weed Killers
Prescription Medicines (also accepted year-round at Police Dept. 125 Sixth St)
Propane Cylinders (20 lbs. or less only)
Waste Fuels: Antifreeze, Gasoline, Kerosene, Sterno & Motor Oil (motor oil accepted year-round)

Items NOT Accepted:
NO Alkaline Batteries
NO Ammunition, Fireworks & Explosives (call Fire Dept. at 617-349-3300)
NO Asbestos (requires proper disposal)
NO Bleach or Ammonia
NO Commercial/Industrial Waste
NO Construction Debris
NO Empty Aerosol Cans
NO Compressed Gas Cylinders
NO Infectious or Biological Waste
NO Radioactive Waste
NO Smoke Detectors
NO Syringes (call Health Department at 617-665-3848)

The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.  For more information, contact the Recycling Division of Public Works at recycle@cambridgema.gov


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