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Household Hazardous Waste
The City of Fitchburg is now part of a Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day event which allows Fitchburg residents access to HHW days! See the details below!
Below is a list of items that are considered hazardous and can be brought to the event:
Antifreeze | Dry gas | Automotive fluids | Motor Oil |
Gasoline | Car batteries | Engine degreaser | Kerosene |
Disinfectants | DDT | Rodent killers | Herbicides |
Insect pump spray | Pesticides | Flea killers | Spot removers/solvents |
Septic tank cleaners | Muriatic acid | Moth balls | Drain cleaners |
Toilet bowl cleaners | Art/photography supplies | Lead acid batteries | Rechargeable batteries |
Button batteries | Creosote | Chemistry sets | Fluorescent bulbs |
Metal polish (Nickel-Cadmium) | Thermostats | Thermometers | Oil paint |
Marine Paint | Wood preservative | Furniture polish | Varnishes |
Stains |
Latex paint is not a hazardous material but it needs to be dried out before putting it with the rubbish.
The 2023 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule is as follows:
Saturday July 8, 2023 and November 11, 2023, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fitchburg/Westminster
Landfill, 101 Fitchburg Road (RT 31 S)
Saturday August 5th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon @AKS Recycling at 15 Cobbler Dr. in Fitchburg (Right off Airport Rd on Blueberry Ln. before the Airport)
Registration is not required, however proof of residency will be necessary at the sites.
Any questions regarding the Landfill HHW days may be directed to Frank Sepiol, Environmental Protection Manager at (978) 355-6821 (office) or (413) 519-3916 (cell).
Any questions regarding the AKS Recycling Inc., HHW day can contact Matt Hughes, Director-Environmental Compliance at (603) 303-0721
There is a 50 gallon limit and only 5 gallons of gasoline per vehicle.
Transport your materials safely: Leave materials in original containers, do not mix chemicals. Use sturdy boxes, not bags
to pack your materials. Do not smoke near the materials.
Businesses or non-residents may participate as a Very Small Quantity Generator for a fee at the Landfill HHW day only.. Businesses must provide their Very Small Generator Registration at the event. Pre-approval needed by the Environmental Protection Manager @ (413) 519-3916. Inventory list may be faxed to 978-355-6317 or e-mailed to fsepiol@wm.com
Contractor reserves the right to reject unacceptable materials.
AKS HHW Day is sponsored by WIN Waste Innovations.