The collections will be held on Saturdays, October 14 th , November 4 th , and November 18 th , by appointment only, at the Department's facility at Fields Point in Providence. These collections will complete the 2000 collection season. 4434, to schedule a time to drop off their toxic materials. The collections are limited to household hazardous wastes only. Commercial establishments that wish to dispose of hazardous waste must contract with a hazardous waste transporter to handle disposal.
Friable asbestos is asbestos that when dry can be crumbled, pulverized or powdered by hand pressure.
Asbestos pipe wrap from heating pipes is by far the most common friable asbestos material received at the Eco-Depot. Other asbestos products such as shingles and siding must be disposed of through a transporter or firm handling asbestos disposal. Latex paint is not a hazardous waste and, provided that it is solidified before disposal, can be disposed of as solid waste in trash. To solidify latex paint, remove the paint can cover, add an absorbent such as cat litter and allow it to harden. Used motor oil can be dropped off at DEM's oil igloos located in most municipalities.