Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and CRT Collection

Residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste at an upcoming collection sponsored by the Board of Health. Only Saugus residents who pre-register will be allowed to dispose of their waste at the collection event. Details will be provided at the time of pre-registration starting Monday, October 3, 2005 at the Inspectional Service Department of the Town Hall. Proof of residency is reqired and no commercial waste will be accepted. A pre-registered type of event reduces wait time and ensures that all registered participants are serviced. Residents my pre-register by calling Inspectional Services at 781-231-4115. The following is a summary of what items residents can dispose of at the event: oil based paints, varnishes, stains, turpentine, paint thinners, solvents, adhesives, photography chemicals, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, cesspool cleaners, oven cleaners, drain cleaners, transmission fluids, degreasers, antifreeze, brake fluids, and car batteries. TVs and monitors will require a $15.00 sticker; propane tanks a $5.00 sticker; automobile tires are $2.00 a piece and truck tires $10.00 a piece. Stickers may be purchased at the Saugus Inspectional Services Department; all of the stickers must be purchased prior to the event. Do not bring explosives, ammunition, or latex paint (latex paint may be dried out and disposed of in the regular trash). Residents will be limited to two car loads which is 50 pounds or 50 gallons of hazardous waste.