Household Hazardous Waste Day

WHO: Winchester Residents only
(No commercial business waste will be accepted e.g., painting contractors.)

What do I bring?
Unwanted household hazardous products.  Preferably items kept in original containers. Residents are limited to a maximum of 25 gallons of paints/stains.

EXAMPLES of ITEMS YOU CAN BRING
Turpentine/Paint Thinner Oil Based Paint/Varnish/Stain Fuels: Kerosene/Gasoline
Engine Degreasers Carburetor Cleaner/Brake Fluid Transmission Fluid/Car Wax
Poisons/Insecticides Weed Killers/Moth Balls Wood Preservatives
No-Pest Strips/Flea Powder Hobby/Artist Supplies Rubber Cement/Airplane Glue
Fiberglass Resins Photo Chemicals/Chemistry Sets Cleaning Supplies
Furniture/Floor/Metal Polishes Oven/Toilet Bowl/Drain Cleaners Rug &Upholstery Cleaners
Spot Removers Dry Cleaning Solvents Septic Tank Degreasers
Swimming Pool Chemicals  

EXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO BRING
Latex Paint PCB’s Asbestos
Ammunition, Fireworks Explosives Radioactive/Gas Cylinders
Infectious/Biological Wastes Prescription Medicines/Syringes Smoke Detectors
Commercial or Industrial Waste Tires/Empty Aerosols` Compressed Gas Cylinders

How can I safely transport hazardous materials?
Tighten caps and lids leaving materials in original labeled containers. Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper. Sort and pack separately; oil paint, pesticides, household cleaners. Avoid spills; don’t place in a garbage bag. Never Mix Chemicals! Pack your car and drive directly to the DPW yard. Never smoke while handling hazardous material.

Mercury and Battery Collection
Thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent and compact bulbs, Batteries:
Rechargeable, Button cell, Ni-Cad, Ni-Zn, Ni-Mh, Li-ion, Lead-Acid, Cell Phones

Alkaline batteries may be thrown into your household trash.