City Holding Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day September 9th

The Towns of West Newbury, Groveland and City of Newburyport will be holding our annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 8 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. at the Newburyport Department of Public Services (DPS), 16A Perry Way.

During the event, residents and community members can dispose of hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

Tradebe Environmental Services will be on-site to accept the materials. Acceptable materials include oil-based paints, varnishes, pesticides, pool chemicals, gasoline, and other household hazardous materials or chemicals. To view a full list of acceptable materials, click here.

Materials that will NOT be accepted are commercial or industrial waste, latex paint, ammunition, asbestos, radioactive material, fire extinguishers, and medical or biological wastes.

Residents are reminded to follow safe handling procedures when bringing hazardous materials to the DPS. Safe handling procedures include leaving materials in their original labeled containers, making sure lids and caps are tightened and properly fastened, placing containers in a sturdy upright box when transporting them to the site, and never mixing chemicals together.

Cost association for disposals are $30 for three gallons or pounds, $45 for up to 10 gallons or pounds, and $60 for up to 25 gallons or pounds of materials and are based on the size of the container. Cash and checks should be made out to the City of Newburyport. Credit cards will not be accepted.

Additionally, Shred Source, a Newburyport-based company, will be providing a paper shredding truck for on-site document shredding during this event. The first file-size box is free, and each additional box will be $5. Cash and checks should be made out to the City of Newburyport. Credit cards will not be accepted.

Community members and residents are required to show proof of residence upon arrival.

In addition, the City of Newburyport Recycling Center at 23 Colby Farm Lane will be open Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Newburyport residents who are looking to dispose of electronics, appliances, Styrofoam, and mattresses or box springs. This will replace the first Saturday of the month drop-off day for September.

For more information, please contact the City of Newburyport Sustainability Office at (978) 499-0413 or visit https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/recycling-energy-sustainability/news/city-of-newburyport-to-host-annual-household-hazardous-waste.