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Town of Wayland, Wayland Health Department to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Posted on: March 20, 2024 - 10:56am

Town of Wayland, Wayland Health Department to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

WAYLAND — The Town of Wayland and the Wayland Health Department would like to announce that the Town will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, March 23. 

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day — Saturday, March 23 — will allow Wayland residents to safely dispose of hazardous waste materials at the Wayland DPW Garage, 66 River Road, between 8-11:30 a.m.

Drop-off is by appointment only and registration is required. To register, call 508-358-3617 or register online here. 

The event is open and free to all Wayland residents. The collection facility will be accepting a wide variety of materials, including adhesives, oil-based paint, garden fertilizers, furniture, household cleaners, and more. Items such as latex-based paint, asbestos, infectious/biological wastes, prescription medicines, and commercial hazardous waste are not accepted.

For a full list of accepted and non-accepted items, visit www.wayland.ma.us/health. 

The Department of Health would like to share the following safety tips so residents can safely transport hazardous materials to collection point: 

  • Leave materials in original containers, which have important safety and disposal information on the label, and be sure to tighten all caps and lids.
  • Sort and pack oil paints, pesticides, and household cleaners separately
  • Containers should be in sturdy, upright boxes padded with newspapers
  • Never mix chemicals. Mixing products could cause a violent or sometimes explosive reaction.
  • Never smoke while handling hazardous materials
  • Transport items in the trunk of a car or bed of a truck. Materials should be packed carefully so nothing will spill during transportation.
  • Pack your vehicle and drive immediately to the site.

"This Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day provides a terrific opportunity for all Wayland residents to protect the environment and responsibly dispose of household hazardous materials at no cost,” said Town Manager Michael McCall. "Thank you to the Department of Public Health for putting this event together."

Those with questions regarding the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day should contact the Wayland Health Department at 508-358-3617 or health@wayland.ma.us. 

Media Contact: Camryn Langille

Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: camryn@jgpr.net

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