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Health Department announces more hazardous waste disposal days for 2024

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Winchester residents now have eight more opportunities to dispose of their household hazardous waste with Minuteman Household Hazardous Products collaborative, one day each month from April to November. COURTESY PHOTO/WIKIPEDIA

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The following was submitted by the Winchester Health Department:

Winchester has joined the Minuteman Household Hazardous Products collaborative. Residents now have eight (8) free opportunities to dispose of their household hazardous waste in nearby Lexington, one day each month from April to November.

The following dates are available, with five (5) more scheduled to be added soon: Saturday, April 20; Saturday, May 18; and Saturday, June 15.

Location: Lexington Compost Facility, 60 Hartwell Ave. Lexington, MA 02421

For more information, visit www.winchester.us (search “Household Hazardous Waste”).

Call the Health Department with any further questions at 781-721-7121.

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