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Fitchburg and Westminster Residents Only 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days Sponsored by Waste Management Fitchburg/Westminster Landfill, 101 Fitchburg Road (RT 31S) June 28, 2025 and November 1, 2025 These are Saturdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm. REGISTRATION NO LONGER REQUIRED, any questions may be directed to Frank Sepiol, Environmental Protection Manager at (413) 519-3916 (cell) The following SHOULD be brought to the Hazardous Household products collection: Antifreeze* DDT Furniture Polish Motor Oil* Rodent killers Art/photography supplies Disinfectants Gasoline Moth ball Septic tank cleaners Automotive fluids Dry gas Herbicides Muriatic acid Spot removers/solvent Button batteries* Drain cleaners Insect pump spray Pesticides Thermostats* Car batteries* Engine degreaser Kerosene Photographic supplies Toilet bowl cleaners Creosote Flea killers Lead acid batteries* Rechargeable batteries* Varnishes Chemistry sets Fluorescent bulbs* Metal polish (Nickel-Cadmium)* Paint: oil, marine, lead, hobby wood preservatives & stains *Check with recycling center, these items may be collected on a permanent basis. PLEASE DO NOT BRING: Air fresheners/deodorizers Cosmetics MEDICAL, INFECTIOUS WASTE Alkaline/carbon zinc batteries Empty containers Nail polish Ammunition EXPLOSIVES Oven cleaners, scouring powder Asbestos Fertilizer w/out pesticides PCB's (transformers, ballasts) Car waxes/polishes Glass & window cleaner Propane tanks/cylinders Latex products(e.g. driveway sealer) Smoke detectors (radioactive) Registration is no longer required, however proof of residency will be necessary at the site. Vehicles will be taken in turn, beginning at 9am. 50 gallons of material maximum per vehicle however only 5 gallons of gasoline per vehicle To transport your materials safely: Leave materials in original containers, do not mix chemicals. Use sturdy boxes, not bags, to pack your material. Do not smoke near the material. Contractor reserves the right to reject unacceptable material.
