This event is always well attended. Hope to see everyone there.
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Day – April 14, 2018
This year our Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event will be April 14, 2018, rain or shine, from 9am-12 noon. Residents are asked to schedule an appointment to bring their materials to the DPW yard. The Recycling Department will begin accepting appointments beginning March 15th. Please call 978-281-9785 to schedule your appointment. Registration closes April 13, 2018 at 11 AM.
Gloucester residents are allowed to bring up to 25 pound or gallons of material at no cost. If you exceed 25 pounds or gallons, and additional fee will be accessed and payable to ACV Enviro(payable by check only, cash is not accepted). For up to 10 gallons or pounds over it is $30, 11-25 gallons or pounds over the charge is $50.00.
Please understand that we can only accept hazardous materials when ACV Enviro is on site, early drop offs will not be allowed.
From the House:
- Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue
- Fiberglass Resins
- Photo Chemicals
- Chemistry Sets
- Furniture Polish
- Floor & Metal Polish
- Oven Cleaner
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Mercury bearing wastes
- Drain & Toilet Cleaner
- Spot Remover
- Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
- Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies
From the Yard:
- Poisons, Insecticides, Fungicides
- Chemical Fertilizers
- Weed Killers
- Moth Balls
- Flea Control Products
From the Workbench:
- Oil Based Paints ONLY
- Stains & Varnishes
- Wood Preservatives (except Penta)
- Paint Strippers/Thinners
- Solvent Adhesives
- Lighter Fluid
From the Garage:
- Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
- Motor oil
- Car batteries
- Antifreeze
- Engine Degreaser
- Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner
- Transmission Fluid
- Car Wax, Polishes
- Driveway Sealer
- Roofing Tar
- Swimming Pool Chemicals
What Not To Bring!
- LATEX PAINT (pop lid, let dry, throw in trash)
- Empty Containers/Trash
- Commercial or Industrial Waste
- Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors
- Infectious & Biological Wastes
- Compressed Gas Cylinders (other than propane)
- Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives, Flares
- Fire Extinguishers
- Prescription Medicines/Syringes
- Asbestos
How Can I Safely Transport These Hazardous Materials?
- Leaving materials in original containers.
- Tighten Caps and lids.
- Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides,and household cleaners.
- Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and
- pad with newspaper.
- NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
- Pack your car and drive directly to the site.
- NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material.
Good Morning Gloucester 
This is another great one and the being done the right way! Thanks Donna I know later 22 April this year and previous years is a very 2018 for me and family… Dave & Kim & Family…
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so important to dispose of hazardous waste properly
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So true and bad results can happen when not! Dave
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thanks Dave
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