Residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste at an upcoming collection sponsored by the Board of Health.

The household hazardous waste collection event will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 9 am to 12pm rain or shine. The collection allows residents to dispose of household hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

Only Saugus residents who pre-register will be allowed to dispose of their waste at the collection event. Details will be provided at the time of pre-registration starting Monday, April 14 at the Inspectional Service Department of the Town Hall. Proof of residency is required and no commercial waste will be accepted. A pre-registered type of event reduces wait time and ensures that all registered participants are serviced. Residents may pre-register by calling Inspectional Services at 781-231-4115.

The following is a summary of what items residents can dispose of at the event: oil based paints, varnishes, stains, turpentine, paint thinners, solvents, adhesives, photography chemicals, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, cesspool cleaners, oven cleaners, drain cleaners, transmission fluids, degreasers, antifreeze, brake fluids, and car batteries. TV’s and Monitors will require a $10.00 sticker; propane tanks $5.00 sticker; automobile tires are $2.00 a piece and truck tires $10.00 a piece. Stickers may be purchased at the Saugus Inspectional Services Department; all of the stickers must be purchased prior to the event Do not bring explosives, ammunition or latex paint (latex paint may be dried out and disposed of in the regular trash).

Residents will be limited to two (2) car loads which is 50 lbs. or 50 gallons of hazardous waste.