Sat., Oct 23: Melrose DPW Household Hazardous Waste Day
* * * Due to construction and a detour on Lynn Fells Parkway in Melrose on Saturday, October 23, the Melrose Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event location has been changed to Melrose High School, with access ONLY from Melrose Street. * * *
For more event details, please visit the Household Hazardous Waste Event webpage of the DPW website. For further questions, email recycle@cityofmelrose.org
If you are unfamiliar with the area surrounding Melrose High School, and will be using GPS navigation to reach the site, use this address: 44 Melrose Street, Melrose. The Event will not be accessible from Lynn Fells Parkway.
Thank you and see you on October 23!
The event is CHECK ONLY. Checks should be made out to City of Melrose:
1/4 Trunk load $30
1/2 Trunk load $36
Full Trunk load $60
Hazardous waste includes:
From the workbench: oil paint, stains and varnishes, wood preservatives, paint strippers/thinners, solvent adhesives, lighter fluid.
From the garage: fuels/gasoline/kerosene, antifreeze, engine degreaser, brake fluid/carburetor cleaner, transmission fluid, car wax, polishes, driveway sealer, roofing tar, swimming pool chemicals.
From the yard: poisons, insecticides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, weed killer, moth balls, flea control products.
From the house: rubber cement, airplane glue, fiberglass resins, photo chemicals, chemistry sets, furniture polish, floor and metal polish, oven cleaner, drain and toilet cleaner, spot remover, rug and upholstery cleaner, hobby supplies, artist supplies.
Please note: Latex Paint is not hazardous. To dispose of it, dry it by placing a commercial paint hardener or kitty litter (much less expensive) in the can. The trick to both methods is to stir the drying agent well at the beginning and leave the lid off the paint can and the stir stick in the paint. This should be done at least two days in advance, as the paint takes time to dry. Please leave the stick in the paint can so the Resident Service Representative at the Public Works Operations Facility can be certain that the paint is dried when it is dropped off at City Yard: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 AM- 2:45 PM, at 72 Tremont Street.
Questions? Call the DPW 781-665-0412 or email recycle@cityofmelrose.org.