Hazards
Aerosol cans containing propellant are explosive if crushed or incinerated.
Aerosol propellant can be flammable. Use away from heat or sparks.
Breathing the propellant may be hazardous to human health.
Some aerosol cans contain hazardous chemicals, e.g. pesticides, oven cleaner, etc.

Handling
New can with defective nozzle should be returned to the point of purchase.
Use up the contents or donate to someone who can use it.
Look for warning label on the product. Art materials are non-toxic if the label reads AP (approved product), CP (certified product), or HL (health label).
Do not put full or partially full cans in the trash; they may explode in a trash truck.

Management Options
Empty aerosol containers: Aerosol can is empty when you no longer hear any air released when the nozzle is depressed and the can feels empty when shaken.
Aerosol containers are accepted in Braintrees’s curbside recycling program. Remove plastic lid
and place with recyclables.

Partially full containers that you know do not contain hazardous chemicals:
To empty the can of its non-hazardous contents, discharge outdoors into a deep cardboard box or paper bag, and allow the box or bag to dry before placing in the trash. The empty aerosol container can then be recycled or disposed. All other aerosol containers: Save for the household hazardous waste collection or take to a commercial hazardous waste facility.

Hazards
Toxic to small children and may be deadly to animals attracted by its sweet taste.
Spent antifreeze may contain metals from the engine (lead, zinc, copper).
Can disturb the biological action of sewage treatment and septic systems.

Handling
Collect and store spent antifreeze in sealed, labeled, plastic or metal container, away from heat sources, children and pets. Never store in a beverage container; original container is best.
Clean up spills with absorbent (kitty litter, shredded newspaper, vermiculite, rags, etc.); bag waste materials and discard in the trash. Flush soiled area with water.
Do not mix with oil.
Do not dispose down the drain or in storm drains.
Do not dispose of in the trash: liquid wastes can leak in a trash truck. Do not dispose of in the trash: liquid wastes can leak in a trash truck.

Management Options
Unused Antifreeze
Antifreeze does not go bad. Donate to a friend who can use it, a mechanic or school auto shop.

Spent Antifreeze
Take to service station or repair garage that accepts spent antifreeze at no charge.

If recycling is not available, take to next household hazardous waste collection day or a commercial hazardous waste facility.
Note: More environmentally friendly propylene glycol may contain the same pollutants after use and should be disposed as suggested above.

Empty Containers
Dispose of these in the trash. ..

Hazards
Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a substance that when released, reacts with ozone in the upper atmosphere, reducing this layer's protective properties against ultraviolet radiation.

Handling
Handle in a way that does not damage coils containing refrigerants.
Under federal law, CFCs must be removed before the appliance can be discarded.

Management Options
White goods, large appliances including ovens, washing machines and refrigerators, are banned from disposal in Massachusetts. All appliances using CFCs are included in this ban.
If the appliance is still functioning, call your electric company to see if they have a take-back program for high demand appliances.

Contact Waste Management for disposal of Freon-containing appliances at 800-972-4545.
Non Freon-based appliances may be disposed of with your trash – one item per week.
Or, call Yellow Pages for scrap metal dealers who take white goods. Ask for certification that CFCs be removed according to EPA protocol. CFCs must also be removed from car air conditioners before they can be scrapped.

For more information, call EPA's Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotline at (800) 296-1996 or (301) 614-3396.

EMPTY CONTAINERS
Dispose of these in the trash.

Hazards
Certain art and crafts supplies may contain toxic materials, inhalation, ingestion and dermal exposure to which may present a health risk.
Certain solvent-based products may be flammable.
Certain products contain heavy metals that cause hazardous emissions from waste-to-energy facilities.

Handling
Know the contents of the materials you use; ask your supplier for a Material Safety Data Sheet or hotline for the product.
Look for warning label on the product. Art materials should be non-toxic if the manufacturer has appropriately labeled the product AP (approved product), CP (certified product), or HL (health label).

Use with caution; wear goggles and/or rubber gloves if needed.
Provide fresh air to your work area and wear appropriate mask, if needed.
Avoid procedures that create dust. Use wet sanding or dust heads to minimize dust levels.
Clean up wet spills with absorbent (kitty litter, vermiculite or rags). Keep cleanup materials in closed metal containers and away from heat sources to prevent spontaneous combustion.
Reduce hazards during mixing of clay, sanding, and glazing by using exhaust ventilation, such as a spray booth. Use brushing or dipping methods when possible rather than spraying or airbrushing.
Use up products such as glues, adhesives, and solvents according to directions.

Management options
If you have no further use for the product and it is in usable condition, try to give it away to someone who has a use for it. Do not dispose of toxic art and craft supplies down the drain.
Aerosol Containers (empty or partially full): See page on "Aerosol Products.

Empty Non-Aerosol Containers and Hardened or Solid Non-Toxic Products:
Dispose of these in the trash.

Liquid Non- Toxic Products:
Evaporate or absorb liquid with cat litter or other absorbent and dispose in trash

Toxic Products
Leftover paints containing toxics, such as cadmium and chromium, should not go in the trash; Over pack in tight container if danger of leaking. Save these materials for a household hazardous waste collection day or take to a commercial hazardous waste facility.

Dried up toxic paints and adhesives can be put in the trash.
For more information about handling and disposal of arts and craft supplies, call Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety (ACTS) at 212-777-0062 or check their web page at www.caseweb.com/acts/

Hazards
Microscopic asbestos fibers from friable (loose or crumbling) asbestos can be suspended in air and inhaled. Once inhaled, fibers remain in lungs, causing lung cancer.
Asbestos may be found in pipe insulation and insulating boards, textured wall surfaces, electrical equipment, floor and roofing tiles and certain adhesives.

Handling
If asbestos is in good condition, and fibers are not exposed, it does not need to be removed.
Slightly damaged or loose asbestos can be re-wrapped rather than removed.
Asbestos should be handled by a certified asbestos abatement contractor (call Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 800-425-0004 for list of licensed abatement contractors).

DEP requires notification at least 10 business days prior to any asbestos removal activities. Call 617-292-5983 for more information.

All asbestos containing materials must be containerized, labeled and removed in accordance with DEP regulations (see 310 CMR 7.15). Asbestos must be adequately wetted so that fibers will not be released, and sealed in leak-tight, properly labeled containers. If bags are used, they should be thick plastic (6 mil) and double bagged. The same handling procedures are required for contaminated clothes and equipment. Container must then be labeled with an OSHA approved asbestos warning label. Do not dust, sweep or vacuum particles suspected of containing asbestos.

Management Options
All asbestos materials must be disposed of in landfills permitted to receive asbestos. Currently there is only one such permitted landfill in Massachusetts: Chicopee Landfill (formerly 413-594-4172.

Asbestos-containing asphalt roofing materials and vinyl asbestos floor tiles that are not broken and are removed in accordance with DEP regulations can be disposed of in designated solid waste landfills. Do not dispose of at curbside or at HHW events.
Asbestos containing materials should never be disposed of in a combustion facility or compacted because fibers may be released to the surrounding area.

For more information, call DEP Boston at (617) 292-5983 or DEP regional asbestos contacts:
Northeast- John McCauley 978-661-7654
Southeast Joe Leary 508-946-2931
Central Gregg Levins 508-767-2768
Western Robert Schultz 413-784-1100x210

Hazards
Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn skin.

Handling
Handle batteries with acid resistant or leather gloves.
Keep sparks and flames away from batteries and don't smoke nearby. Never place metal objects on top of the battery because it can cause sparks. Remove rings, chains, and other metallic items before handling.
Keep batteries right side up. Carry in a non-metallic, leak proof container.
If battery leaks, neutralize any spilled acid with baking soda or calcium carbonate (lime). Flush area with water.
If acid comes in contact with skin, flush area with water immediately and seek medical attention, if burning continues.

Management Options
Do not throw in the trash. Automotive batteries are banned from landfills and combustion facilities in Massachusetts.

Most automotive battery retailers will accept used batteries when purchasing a new one.
Take to service station or repair garage that accepts automotive batteries. Many garages, auto salvage operations, and scrap metal yards will take automotive batteries, provided they are not broken or leaking. Some will pay approximately $1 each. Consult Recycling Services Directory for closest locations.

The household hazardous waste event, through the League of Women Voters, accepts automotive batteries at reasonable disposal costs.

Hazards
Batteries burned in waste combustion facilities can release mercury or cadmium to the air and water, ultimately entering the food chain and posing health threats to people and the environment.

Description Of Battery Categories
1. Alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt): since 1994, most types contain no added mercury, and only contain trace amounts that are not hazardous. These batteries are marked "no added mercury" or have a green tree logo.

2. Nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries (NiCads) exist in many sizes and shapes and are marked RECHARGEABLE. Some may be built into rechargeable appliances. NiCads contain cadmium, a metal that is toxic to humans when inhaled or ingested.

3. Button batteries (small, round, silver-colored, used in watches and hearing aids): Many button batteries contain mercury, a metal that is toxic to humans when inhaled or ingested.

4. Lithium batteries (AA, C, 9 volt and button; mainly used in computers and cameras). Lithium is reactive with water, and has caused serious fires.

Handling
Store in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children and pets. Button batteries can be swallowed because they are small and slippery. When storing rechargeable batteries for collection, keep in a vented, nonmetal container. Rechargeable batteries should be placed individually in plastic bags before being stored together with other rechargeables.

Management Options
1. Alkaline batteries: Domestically manufactured batteries made after 1994 no longer contain mercury and can be disposed of in the trash.
2. Nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries: Do NOT dispose of in the trash. Take to a retail collection location or to the Robert Salvaggio Recycling Center. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) operates a collection program through selected retail stores and municipal recycling programs. There are currently over 400 collection sites in Massachusetts that are free to residents. Call 800-8-BATTERY for the nearest retail collection location.

Hazards
May contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, many of which are carcinogenic and can be absorbed through the skin.

Handling
Keep driveway sealer in closed containers.
Wear rubber gloves when handling.
Most driveway sealers are now latex products (water-based). Keep from freezing.

Management Options
Try to use up what you have, if product is usable, or donate to neighbor, paving contractor or other who may use it.
For surplus latex-based sealer, dry out in small amounts and place in the trash..

Hazards
Electronic equipment, appliances with printed circuit boards, may contain lead from solder, mercury in switches, lithium batteries, and heavy metals in the printed circuit boards.
Cathode ray tubes (CRTs), including televisions and computer monitors, contain approximately 5 pounds of lead per unit. These items do not pose any health and safety risk while intact, but may if dismantled.

Handling
Store and handle in a manner that minimizes breakage, especially of CRTs.
Do not attempt to dismantle CRTs without proper training; high voltage in the capacitor can discharge a lethal charge.

Management Options
CRTs/TV’s are banned from all waste disposal facilities. (For more information on disposal ban or state contract collection, check http://massachusetts.earth911.org for more info or call (617) 646-2700)

If item is still functioning and usable, try to donate to a charity or non-profit group who may be able to use it. Also, speak to your retailer about their take-back programs.
The HHW events will take all electronics at reasonable costs through the
Friends of Thayer Public Library.

All other electronic devices, including computer processing units (CPUs), keyboards, stereos, VCRs and telephones may be accepted in scrap metal program or thrown in the trash.

Hazards
Contents are under pressure and may explode when combined with other materials.
Very old fire extinguishers may contain carbon tetrachloride, a known carcinogen.

Handling
Two most common types include "dry chemical" (sodium bicarbonate or monoammonium phosphate) and carbon dioxide (C02) both of which are not hazardous.
To empty contents, discharge outside, away from children or pets. Monoammonium phosphate is an irritant to eyes and the respiratory tract. Wear goggles and particulate mask when discharging extinguisher.

Management Options

Dry chemical extinguishers
May be discharged in an area where an acidic fertilizer would be used such as around evergreens. Do not use on lawns. When relieving the pressure (emptying) the container for disposal, review manufacturers' instructions, or, if unavailable, use the PASS technique
Pull the pin: this unlocks the operating lever and allows you to discharge the extinguisher. Some extinguishers may have other seals or tamper indicators.

Aim low: Point the extinguisher nozzle (or hose) at the base of the item.
Squeeze the lever above the handle: this discharges the extinguishing agent. Releasing the lever will stop the discharge. (Some extinguishers have a button instead of a lever.)
Sweep from side to side.

After pressure has been relieved (when nothing else comes out) remove the head from the container and place it with scrap metal or in the trash.
Carbon dioxide extinguishers
These extinguishers are refillable and should be refilled after each use. Check Yellow Pages under Fire Extinguishers - Recharging.

If the extinguisher becomes defective, drill holes in the cylinder after pressure has been relieved and then place in the trash.
Ask fire equipment companies in your area if they will accept used extinguishers (listed in the Yellow Pages).

Very old fire extinguishers
Consult fire department.
Take to HHW collection or commercial hazardous waste facility.

Hazards
Fluorescent lamps, including energy saving compact fluorescents, contain mercury. When a lamp breaks, it releases mercury into the air, which is toxic to the human nervous system and can poison wildlife. Fishing in many Mass. water bodies is restricted due to mercury contamination.
When a lamp breaks, projected shards of glass may injure eyes or skin.

Handling
Store lamps in box or case to prevent breakage. Keep out of reach of children or pets.
Wear glasses when handling lamps.

Management Options
Save for the next household hazardous waste collection or take to the Robert Salvaggio Recycling Center.

Check with large retailers in your community such as hardware or discount stores to see if they will accept fluorescent lamps for recycling.

Check with large institutions in your community such as schools, hospitals, colleges, and large businesses to see if they will accept fluorescent lamps. Many of these organizations, like large retailers, already handle fluorescent lamps for recycling and may be willing to accept lamps from community residents.

Do not dispose of in the trash, especially if your community's solid waste goes to a combustion facility. Individual broken lamps should be placed in a sealed container and disposed of in the trash.

Hazards
Gasoline is highly flammable and can be explosive. Gasoline contains benzene, a known carcinogen. Benzene and other toxic compounds found in gasoline vaporize readily and can be inhaled.

Handling
Store gasoline in a labeled container that is approved for gasoline storage. Do not fill up the container to the top; leave some air space to allow for expansion. Store gasoline in a cool, dry place, away from any motor driven machine that could cause sparks, including washers and dryers. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Store at ground level, not on a shelf to minimize the danger of failing and spilling.
Never open or use near open flames or source of ignition such as sparks or cigarettes.
Always open gasoline containers and use gasoline in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors, away from children and animals.

Do not store gasoline in a car trunk. There is a threat of explosion from heat and impact.
Do NOT dispose of down the drain, into surface water, or in the trash.
Do NOT mix with ANY other material, including antifreeze and used oil.

Management Options
Save for HHW collection or take to a commercial hazardous waste facility.

Hazards
May infect other people who come in contact with trash.
Unwanted or expired medicines or pharmaceuticals could be harmful to children or adults. Unused pharmaceuticals found in the trash may be stolen for unregulated use.
Antibiotics poured down the drain can kill beneficial microbes and bacteria in septic systems.

Handling
Keep sharp objects such as needles, syringes, and lancelets in secure containers out of the reach of children. Do not use glass.

Management Options
By law, once a prescription has been issued, the pharmacy cannot take it back.
In sewered areas such as Braintree, unused pharmaceuticals and medicines, except cancer treatment drugs and radio actives, can be destabilized by dissolving in a small amount of water, then flushed in the toilet or placed in a sealed container in the trash. If labeled
"NOT FOR RECYCLING" and ask your provider for disposal instructions – do not put in the trash. Check with your Visiting Nurse Association to see if there is a prescription drug collection or re-use program in your area.

For more information, call the Mass. Dept of Public Health, Division of Community Sanitation at (617) 727-2660.

Hazards
Thermostats and switches contain several grams of mercury in fragile glass bulbs or ampoules. These ampoules (as well as mercury containing thermometers) may break, releasing droplets of toxic mercury.

Mercury is toxic to the human nervous system, as well as fish and animals. Mercury can enter the body either through skin absorption or through inhalation of mercury vapors. At room temperature, small beads of mercury will vaporize.

Handling of small spills (one small item)
Seal off room from other indoor spaces, ventilate to the outside.
Pick up mercury with an eyedropper or scoop up with paper, being careful to not touch with skin or clothing. Place mercury in a sealed glass or plastic container and label MERCURY.
Do not vacuum because it breaks up and heats droplets, facilitating vaporization. Once a vacuum cleaner has been used for a mercury spill, it will continue to release mercury into the air and is therefore safest to discard the contaminated machine rather than continue to use it.
Do not wash mercury into drains.
Do not wash mercury contaminated clothing or items in washing machine.

Handling of large spills (over 1 pound or 2 Tablespoons)
Immediately evacuate everyone from the room and close the doors. Turn off central heating or cooling system.
Call DEP at 617-556-1133 or 888-304-1133 (24 hours) to report the spill. Notify local health department and ask if they have a mercury spill kit. Otherwise, get names of professional clean-up firms.

Management options
The Town of Braintree now accepts certain Mercury products. Bring Small amounts, thermostats, thermometers or any mercury containing devices to the Health Department or Robert Salvaggio Recycling Center during normal business hours.

Most hospitals will take small amounts of mercury from residents as a community service. Call your local hospital environmental services department to see if they will accept it.
Global Recycling Technologies in Stoughton, MA (781-341-6080) will accept elemental (liquid) mercury for recycling at no charge.

University science labs may accept elemental mercury for experiments.
Take mercury containing devices and mercury contaminated clothing to a HHW collection or commercial hazardous waste facility.

Hazards
Oil is toxic to fish and other animals and plants. ~ One quart of oil can contaminate a million gallons of drinking water. ~ Undrained oil filters can contain up to 12 ounces of motor oil.

Handling
Collect oil in a clean container with screw cap, such as the original container or clean, labeled plastic jug. Do not mix oil with any other liquids. Cap container to keep out dirt and water.
Do NOT dispose of used oil in the trash, on the ground, down the drain, down a sewer drain, or by burning (except in permitted oil burners).

Clean up spills with kitty litter, vermiculite or rags, place in a bag and dispose of in the trash.
Oil filters: Puncture domed part of the oil filter with a sharp tool. Drain filters on a rack while they are "hot" for 12 hours; capture the oil for recycling as described above.

Management Options
Used Oil:
Return used oil for recycling to the store where you purchased it. Retailers are required to accept used oil for recycling (up to 2 gallons per person per day) if you have the purchase receipt. Some service stations and repair garages that do not sell motor oil but burn the oil to heat their garage will take back used oil from residents.
Used Oil Hotline: (617) 556-1022. Use this number also to report retailers who are unwilling to accept used oil from customers who have a receipt.
Used Oil Filters:
Do NOT dispose of an undrained oil filter in the trash. Follow above handling instructions for draining used oil filters.
Bring oil and filters to the HHW collections

Hazards
Muriatic or hydrochloric acid causes severe irritation or burns to skin and eyes.
Vapors may irritate respiratory tract.

Handling
Wear clothing that covers exposed skin areas. Use gauntlet-style acid resistant gloves and eye protection when working with acid. Use only in well ventilated areas. Always add acid to water ... never add water to acid Do not mix muriatic acid with any other chemicals.

Management Options
Do NOT dispose down the drain or in storm drains.
Do NOT dispose of in the trash: liquid wastes can leak in a trash truck and react with other chemicals.
* Wastewater treatment facilities routinely use muriatic acid. Call your local facility to see if they will accept it.
*To neutralize- In a large, 3-5 gallon plastic container, mix a one-pound box of sodium bicarbonate with a large quantity of water, mix, but leave some of the sodium bicarbonate visible at the bottom of the container. Slowly and carefully add the acid to the mixture stirring cautiously to avoid splashing. When the acid ceases to react (fizzing) and/or the sodium carbonate can be seen as a paste on the bottom of the container, the acid has been neutralized and can then be disposed down the drain. Should the acid not become neutralized, carefully add more sodium bicarbonate to the mixture.
*Take to a HHW collection or commercial hazardous waste facility.

Hazards
Oil based paints and stains contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that vaporize at room temperature; vapors may be toxic when inhaled. Oil based paints and stains are flammable - store away from sources of sparks or heat. Old oil based paints and marine paints may contain lead, mercury, chromium or cadmium, which are toxic to humans, animals and the environment.

Handling
Containers should be opened in a well-ventilated area. Wear appropriate respirator or cartridge mask when pouring off or mixing large volumes of oil-based paints. Identify leftover paint as latex or oil-based. Latex paint is labeled as such or has instructions to clean up with water. Oil based paint may be labeled "alkyd", "contains solvents", "clean up with mineral spirits", "combustible", or "enamel." Pour able paint may be reused, unless it contains lead. To test if paint is still good, paint a small test area on clean surface and allow drying for 48 hours. Place a piece of masking tape over the paint and pull off. If paint comes off on the tape, the paint is no longer good.

To store usable paint for long periods of time, cover the opening of the paint can with a piece of plastic wrap and seal the lid tightly. Store the can upside down and away from heat.

Do not store latex paint outside or in unheated area. Frozen latex paint cannot be reused.
Do not put liquid paint in the trash or down the drain.
Do not dry out oil-based paints, stains, or wood finishes to dispose of in the trash. The volatile chemicals are air pollutants.

Management Options
Latex paint can be disposed of as trash if dry. To dry small amounts, remove lid and let the paint dry in the can. For larger amounts, mix in kitty litter or pour one-inch layers of paint in a cardboard box lined with a plastic bag. Stir the paint occasionally to speed drying. Put completely dried paint in the trash.
If no reuse or recycling option is available or convenient for oil-based paints, they should be saved for a HHW collection.

Paints that contain lead, mercury, chromium or cadmium: Do NOT use up and do NOT give away. Toxic metals will remain in painted item. Leave lids off so the hauler can see that the can is empty.

Hazards
Pesticides and herbicides are designed to be toxic to pests and can harm birds, fish, pets and humans if misused.
If lawn chemicals, pesticides or herbicides are used in larger doses than recommended on the label, runoff can have an adverse effect on drinking water supplies and the environment.

Handling
Avoid buying more product than you need, as it is likely to become waste at a later date.
Store pesticides in original containers that are closed and labeled, in a secure area out of reach of children. and pets. Avoid storing pesticides in damp areas where containers may become moist or rusty. Pesticides should NOT be stored near food.
Follow label instructions strictly about where and how much to apply.
*Do NOT put pesticides in the trash or down the drain.
Use rubber gloves when handling pesticides and use an appropriate cartridge mask if using products extensively.
*Do NOT use or give away banned pesticides or pesticides that are no longer registered for use. EPA maintains a list of over 50 banned pesticides on the web at http://www.epa.gov/ To find out whether a product is no longer registered for use in Massachusetts, contact the Mass. Pesticide Bureau at (617) 626-1700. www.state.ma.us/dfa/pesticides

For questions on specific pesticides and environmentally friendly products and procedures, such as Integrated Pest Management, call the Mass Pesticide Bureau at (617) 626-1700.
For more information on identifying pesticides, their health hazards, and use and Management guidelines, call the National Pesticide Information Center at (800) 858-7378.

Management Options
Banned or Unregistered Pesticides:
If the pesticide is banned or no longer registered for use, save in original container for the next household hazardous waste collection day.

Registered Pesticides:
If the product is still registered for use, use up according to directions on the label or donate it to a friend or neighbor who can use it.
If you no longer have a use for the product and are not able to give it away, save it for a HHW collection day or take to a commercial hazardous waste facility.

Empty Containers:
Do NOT recycle or reuse pesticide containers.
*Empty containers should be triple rinsed and then disposed of in the trash. Take the following steps to triple rinse a container:
1. Fill the empty pesticide container with cold water and use the rinse water as if it were full-strength product, in accordance with the label instructions.
2. Repeat this procedure two more times.
3. Do NOT pour rinse water down the drain.
4. Once the container is empty and triple rinsed, it should be wrapped in newspaper and disposed of in the trash.

Do NOT triple rinse containers for banned or unregistered pesticides. Save these for the next household hazardous waste collection day.

Hazards
Silver may be found in significant concentrations in fixer solution. Silver is a toxic contaminant that can disturb the biological action of a sewage treatment plant and harm aquatic life such as fish and other organisms. Some fixer solutions are corrosive and can burn skin and eyes.
Some individuals are allergic to sulphites in photo processing solutions.

Handling
Protect eyes from splashes and skin from direct contact. Store solutions in plastic buckets or bottles. Keep containers tightly closed when not used.Clearly label containers with the contents. Store materials in a secure area that is locked and out of reach of children. Keep dark room ventilated when using photographic chemicals.

Management Options
Photographic waste liquids should NOT be poured down the drain if connected to a septic system.

In sewered areas, developer and rinse solutions may be poured down the drain.
Some local photo processing businesses may accept silver bearing fixer waste for recycling and Management.

Call DEP at 617-292-5898 for list of companies who reclaim photographic wastes.
Take spent fixer solutions to a HHW collection

Hazards
Sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in most pool chemicals, can irritate eyes and skin.
Sodium hypochlorite is highly reactive; can cause fire if in contact with organic materials.

Handling
Handle with rubber gloves.
Do not mix with ammonia or vinegar, as it will produce toxic chloramine gas.

Management Options
Sodium hypochlorite is the same chemical used in most water treatment facilities. Check with your facility to see if they will accept it.
Do not dispose of in the trash or down the drain.
Take to HHW collection day or commercial hazardous waste facility.

Prescription Drug Disposal Program, sponsored by Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan, The Braintree Police Department, & the Board of Health, is being offered to Braintree residents at the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day/April 30th & September 24, 2011. Residents can bring old and unused prescription medications and SHARPS needles to this event for free disposal. Please bring medication in original containers only, with patient name voided.

Hazards
Tanks containing fuel under pressure may explode if tank integrity is altered, causing severe injury or death.
Tanks containing compressed gas may explode in waste-to-energy facilities.

Handling
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE VALVE FROM TANK. Special safety equipment is required to prevent explosion.
Tanks in good condition with old fittings may, be reused with adapter purchased at most propane pas dealers.
Use up all residual gas, for non-refillable (disposable) tanks
Do not leave valve open, because escaping gas is a fire hazard.

Management Options
Do NOT dispose of tanks containing gas in the trash. Check Yellow Page listings under "Gas - Propane" for company who will take tank for reuse. Save for HHW collection.

SHARPS needle disposal is offered by the Braintree Health Department, located at 90 Pond St., 2nd Floor. Sharps can be dropped off atthe Health Dept., Monday - Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM for a disposal fee of $8.00. SHARPS containers can also be purchased at the Health Dept. for a fee of $8.00. Please note the Health Dept. can only accept needles/syringes that are in a red SHARPS container.

SHARPS (NEEDLES/SYRINGES) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY.

Hazards
Certain smoke detectors contain a radioactive sensing device, but the radioactivity is so low that it is considered harmless.

Handling
No special instructions on handling.

Management Options
Remove battery; follow battery disposal procedures. Observe label on detector to see if it contains radioactive material. If it does, send back to manufacturer or bring back to point of purchase. All others may be disposed of in the waste stream.

Hazards
Thinners; and solvents contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be toxic to inhale. Thinners and solvents can be absorbed through the skin. Thinners and solvents are flammable.
Some solvents are carcinogenic.

Handling
Keep thinners and solvents in closed and labeled glass or metal containers. Some plastic containers may deteriorate in contact with solvent.
Store thinners and solvents away from sources of sparks or heat.
Do NOT put leftover product in the trash or down the drain.

Management Options
If product is unused, try to give it away to someone else who can use it.
If the product cannot be given away for reuse, and the municipal paint collection program accepts it, take it there.

Solvents mixed with paint may be reused. First, let solids settle out and pour off liquids for future use as a solvent. Label container clearly.
The solids may be disposed of wet at an HHW collection. Alternatively the solids may be dried out by adding absorbents such as kitty litter or -vermiculite, in a well-ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as appliances with a motor or pilot light and out of reach of children and pets.

Small amounts of used or new paint thinner can be added into oil-based paint. Add to same color paint as that used with the thinner.
If the thinner or solvent cannot be reused through the above options, save for the next HHW collection day or take to a commercial hazardous waste facility.

Tires and Rims should not be disposed in regular trash, and can be recycled at HHWD for a nominal donation. Also, if you buy new tires, many retailers will take your old tires for little or no cost.

Hazards
Treated wood may contain Creosote, Pentachlorophenol, Chromated Copper Arsenicals (CCA).

*Creosote is typically used on telephone poles; railroad ties and marine lumber applications. Creosote is a tar-like material containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, some of which are carcinogenic.
*Pentachlorophenol can be absorbed through the skin. Although health effects in humans of limited exposure are unknown, exposure of this chemical to certain animals has caused sickness and death.
*Chromated Copper Arsenicals (CCA), the wood preservative used in pressure treated wood, is not considered hazardous to humans with limited contact. However, precautions are recommended for working with CCA treated wood (see CCA bulletin on EPA web page).

Handling Options
Aged creosote or CCA -treated wood can be used safely in landscaping.
*Do not burn in a fireplace because toxic compounds may be emitted.

Management Options
Householders may dispose of treated wood in the trash, although it must be cut to 3 –4 feet and not weigh more than 75 pounds. The wood pieces also must be tied in bundles.
Large amounts of treated wood must be disposed of in specially permitted waste-to-energy facilities located outside of Massachusetts. For more information, call 617-292-5704.

Hazards
Ingested lead paint chips have been proven to cause brain damage in children.

Handling
Handle items (moldings, doors and windows) in a way that minimizes paint chipping.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Management Options
Householders may dispose of small amounts of painted wood in the trash, see above for size regulations.

If a contractor removes items, the contractor must dispose of them according to federal requirements. Contractors are currently not allowed to dispose of wood coated with lead-based paint in the municipal solid waste.
For more information, call the Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Hotline at 800-532-9571