On Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the towns of Reading and Wakefield will co-host a household hazardous waste collection. The collection will take place at the Reading Public Works facility at 75 Newcrossing Rd. This event is for residents of Reading and Wakefield; please bring proof of residency.
If residents have questions about this event, they can contact the Reading Department of Public Works at (781) 942-9077 or the Wakefield Department of Public Works at (781) 246-6301.
Items collected include:
From the house:
-drain cleaners
-oven cleaners
-furniture polish
-metal polish
-arts & crafts supplies
-photo chemicals
-floor cleaners
-window cleaners
-dry cleaning fluids
-radiator cleaners
-propane tanks
-nail polish & remover
From the workbench:
-rust preventatives
-wood preservatives
-wood strippers
-oil/lead based paint
-paint thinner
-solvents
-degreasers
-sealant
-spray paint
From the yard
-pesticides (including 2,4,5-T, Silvex)
-herbicides
-insect sprays
-rodent killers
-pool chemicals
-muriatic acid
-no-pest strips
-cesspool cleaners
From the garage:
-gasoline
-car batteries
-tires – car (no rims)
-truck tires
-antifreeze
-brake fluid
-wax polish
-engine & radiator flushes
-transmission fluid
-used motor oil
The following items will not be collected at this event:
-asbestos, ammunition, pharmaceuticals
-commercial waste
-biologically active, radioactive, or explosive materials
-latex paint (let dry and put out with weekly trash pickup)
-lithium batteries
-garbage (will be taken by regular weekly trash pickup)
-septage (must be removed by a licensed hauler)
-TVs/CRTs
To dispose of hazardous waste in between these local collections, check out the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection website for options.
