According to the Town of Wilmington website (http://www.town.wilmington.ma.us/old/dpw/services/hazardous.html):

Do Evil Spirits Lurk in Your Home?

Clean the skeletons out of your closets, basement, and garage. Come to Wilmington’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2006   Time: 9:00am - 2:00p
Place: West Intermediate parking lot
OFF CARTER LN.
  Info: (978) 658-4481

 
• WHAT DO I BRING?
From the Workbench From the Yard
  • Oil Based Paints
  • Stains & Varnishes
  • Wood Preservatives
  • Paint Strippers/Thinners
  • Solvent Adhesives
  • Lighter Fluid
 
  • Weed Killer
  • Chemical Fertilizers
  • Flea Control Products
  • Moth Balls
  • Poisons, Insecticides, Fungicides
From the Garage From the House
  • Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
  • Engine Degreaser
  • Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner
  • Transmission Fluid
  • Car Wax, Polishes
  • Driveway Sealer
  • Antifreeze
  • Roofing Tar
  • Swimming Pool Chemicals
  • Motor Oil
  • Car Batteries
 
  • Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue
  • Fiberglass Resins
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Photo Chemicals
  • Furniture Polish
  • Floor & Metal Polish
  • Oven Cleaner
  • Drain & Toilet Cleaner
  • Spot Remover
  • Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
  • Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Fluorescent Bulbs
WHAT NOT TO BRING
  • Empty Containers/Trash
  • Latex Paint
  • Commercial or Industrial Waste
  • Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors
 
  • Infectious & Biological Wastes
  • Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Prescription Medicines/Syringes
How Can I Safely Transport These Hazardous Materials?
  • Leave 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.
  • NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material.

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Please solidify Latex Paint by removing lid to allow paint to dry out or by adding an absorbent material such as “kitty litter.” Then dispose of hardened paint with trash.

Proof of residency is required!
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This Collection is Operated By:
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
(978) 683-1002