What Not to Bring

• Ammunition, fireworks, and explosives
• Asbestos
• Butane, other flammable gases
• Commercial / industrial waste
• Compressed gas cylinders
• Construction materials- can be taken to Dedham Transfer (must use a pickup truck) or Jet-A-Way in Boston (http://jawdirect.com/)
• Empty aerosol cans- can be placed in the trash
• Empty containers- can be placed in the trash
• Infectious/ biological wastes
• Latex paint: Please see below for a detailed description on how to properly dispose of latex paint. 
• Non-hazardous materials
• Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs)
• Prescription medicines – can be taken to the Brookline Police Station
• Radioactive waste
• Smoke detectors- can be placed in the trash

Many residents come to dispose latex/acrylic paint. We do not dispose of latex/acrylic paint at hazardous waste drop-off days. Here is the proper method to disposing of latex/acrylic and any other water based paints:

1. Add equal parts kitty litter to the paint in the can (one part paint to one part kitty litter). If you have more than a half a can, you can also pour the paint into a lined cardboard box, then pour in kitty litter.

2. Stir the kitty litter into the paint until it has an oatmeal-like consistency that will not spill out.

3. Allow the paint and kitty litter mixture to sit for a few days.

Once dry, place the dried paint (in the can with the lid off)  inside your trash carts on your collection day. The lid must be off!

NOTE: NO LATEX PAINT

How to Transport Materials Safely

• Leave materials in original container
• Tighten caps and lids
• Sort and pack separately
• Never mix chemicals
• Do not place hazardous waste in a garbage bag
• Never smoke while handling hazardous material
• Put containers in sturdy upright boxes / pad with newspaper