The City of Haverhill coordinates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day* each year usually in the fall. This year the date is Saturday, September 25th from 9 am to 12 noon.

It is a good opportunity for residents to bring household hazardous waste items to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 40 South Porter Street, Bradford, where dumpsters will be made available for waste disposal. Hazardous wastes will NOT accepted at the Wastewater Treatment Plant after this date, as the dumpsters will be gone.

The following are the acceptable limits and amounts. (Proof of residency is required.)

• 10 gallons of liquid chemicals
• 5 pounds of dry chemicals for safe collection and disposal

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

• Pesticides, brake fluid, polishes
• Pool chemicals, car wax, polish, drain cleaners
• Muriatic acid, degreasers, photo chemicals
• Antifreeze, creosote, wood preservatives
• Solvents, sealants, oil paint, batteries
• Waxes, wood strippers, wood stains

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

• Latex paint
• Asbestos
• Explosives
• Radioactive waste
• PCB’s
• Medical Waste
• Syringes
• Waste from any Business
• Compressed Cylinders

For more information on collection dates, please call 978-469-8778 or contact the Haverhill Health Department at 978-374-2325.