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  • Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, July 31, 2021

    Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, July 31, 2021

    July 31, 2021 Hazardous Waste Day, Framingham

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) will host Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Ave., Framingham MA 01702.

    Household hazardous waste is banned from disposal in trash or recycling by state law. The DPW’s Sanitation Division sponsors annual household hazardous waste disposal events which are FREE and open to all Framingham residents.

    Residents can bring their household hazardous waste to be disposed of properly, (see list of accepted items below).

    Proof of residency is required.

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  • Household Hazardous Waste Day – Sept. 28th, 2013

    Household Hazardous Waste Day – Sept. 28th, 2013

    Framingham 2013 Household Hazardous Waste Day
    Click image above to download a printable (.PDF) copy of the 2013 Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day flyer.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham has announced the details of the 2013 “Household Hazardous Waste Day” which will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013, at McCarthy Elementary, 8 Flagg Drive from 9:00am – 1:00pm, (with NO late arrivals!)

    The recycling and disposal program is open to Framingham residents only, (who must show Framingham license).  There is no cost for residents to participate.

    ACCEPTED ITEMS:

    From your house: Aerosol paint cans • Ammonia • Bleaches • Chemistry sets • Cleaners (more…)

  • 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

    2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

    Framingham Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, August 11, 2012
    Framingham Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham, Department of Public Works, solid Waste Division is holding its popular Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the parking lot of the McCarthy Elementary School, 8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA.

    There is no cost to dispose of hazardous waste materials.

    Event is open to Framingham Residents Only – drivers license with Framingham address must be shown as proof of (more…)

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

    Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham will be holding its spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM in the parking lot of the McCarthy Elementary School, 8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA.

     

    Please bring:
    • pesticides / herbicides
    • bug sprays
    • rodent poisons
    • cleaning solvents
    • caustic cleaners / degreaser
    • concentrated fertilizers
    • photo chemicals
    • pool & spa chemicals

    		  

    • aerosol cans containing paint
    • oil based or enamel paint
    • lead based paint
    • urethanes
    • paint thinner
    • diesel oil
    • old gasoline / kerosene
    • Mercury-containing devices

     

    Do NOT Bring:
    • Radioactive waste including radioactive type smoke detectors (batteries can be removed, and the smoke detector can be thrown out in the regular trash)
    • explosives / gunpowder / flares / ammunition
    • PCB oils / bulk chemicals / oil
    • asbestos
    • medical / biological waste including sharps
    • Items that are collected regularly as part of the normal weekly operations of the Town of Framingham Recycling Drop-off Center are NOT collected as part of the Household Hazardous Waste Event.
    • NO LATEX PAINT – Latex paint can be safely disposed of at curbside by following these steps. Remove the lid from each can. Dry up any liquid paint by stirring in an absorbent material. Allow to dry. Place open can next to trash at curbside on your regular trash day.

    Open to Framingham residents only.

    Proof of residency and photo ID will be required.

    No commercial waste.

    Reduce long waits — combine your waste with your neighbors and car-pool!

    For more information contact the Framingham Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division at: (508) 532-6001 or the Recycling Coordinator by email at: recycling@FraminghamMA.gov

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  • Fall 2008 Hazardous Waste Day on October 25

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham’s Fall 2008 Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, October 25th. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location is the McCarthy School Parking Lot on Flagg Drive.

    This is for Framingham residents only. Proof of residency is required and photo ID. No commercial waste. Reduce long waits by combining waste with your neighbors and car pool.

    Accepted: pesticides, herbicides, bug sprays, rodent poisons, paint thinner, urethans, oil or enamel paints, lead based paints, pool & spa chemicals, concentrated fertilizers, cleaning solvents, caustic cleaners, degreaser, photo chemicals, old gasoline/kerosene, diesel oil, aerosol cans containing paint, mercury-containing devices.

    Do NOT Bring: radioactive waste, explosives, gunpowder, flares, ammunition, PCB oils, bulk chemicals/oil, asbestos, medical/biochemical waste or latex paint.

    For more information contact the Town of Framingham Solid Waste Division at 508-532-6001.

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