Toxics Use Reduction Program Households generate a great deal of toxic waste every year in the form of common cleaners, paint products, automotive materials, mercury containing devices such as fluorescent lights and thermostats, and numerous other items. In fact, the average home generates more than 25 lbs of toxic material every year. To help residents reduce the amount of hazardous materials and waste in the home, the Health Division promotes toxics use reduction. A brochure on toxic use reduction is available at the Health Department, or a copy can be downloaded from the Health Department's Publications Directory . If so, you may be interested in using a new service at the Minuteman Hazardous Products Facility for disposing of many common types of waste responsibly.
Many businesses generate small volumes of certain types of hazardous waste.
Now the Minuteman Facility offers a low-cost way for businesses that generate low volumes of toxics to dispose of dangerous materials. Other small businesses may also wish to find a means of disposing of toxics responsibly, to protect the company, and the community in which they operate. But any business that uses and generates low volumes of toxic materials may wish to find out about the commercial collection program. Set up an appointment with Safety-Kleen, and receive a quote for the collection service. Then transport the material to the Minuteman Facility in Lexington at the appointed time.