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FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham’s website states the next Hazardous Waste Day will be held on Saturday, May 1.

Household hazardous waste is banned from disposal in trash or recycling by state law.

The Sanitation Division sponsors free annual household hazardous waste disposal events to all Framingham residents.

Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 Western Avenue.

This event is open to all Framingham residents, and proof of residency and face coverings will be required to attend this event.

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE INCLUDES:
  • Aerosol paints
  • Bug sprays
  • Caustic cleaners/degreasers
  • Cleaning solvents
  • Concentrated fertilizers
  • Diesel oil
  • Degreaser
  • Herbicides

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  • Mercury-containing devices
  • Oil, enamel, or lead-based paints 
  • Old gasoline/kerosene
  • Paint thinners
  • Pesticides
  • Photo chemicals
  • Pool and spa chemicals
  • Rodent poisons
  • Urethanes

By editor

Susan Petroni is the former editor for SOURCE. She is the founder of the former news site, which as of May 1, 2023, is now a self-publishing community bulletin board. The website no longer has a journalist but a webmaster.