PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.

 

The collection, held at a new location this year, will take place at the Casella Transfer Station located

at 500 Hubbard Avenue in Pittsfield.

 

Online pre-registration is required by midnight on October 24 and can be accessed through this link: https://rebrand.ly/hhwd-pitt. Review the complete list of accepted and unaccepted items prior to registering.

 

As space is limited, participants will select a 30-minute appointment window for drop-off. Patrons are asked to place materials in the trunk of their vehicles. Additionally, for safety purposes, participants are asked to remain in their vehicles and refrain from smoking for the duration of the visit.

 

Additional instructions will be provided for registered participants.

 

A wide range of unwanted household products with labels indicating the need for special handling or disposal will be accepted, as well as rechargeable button and other non-alkaline batteries, and mercury-bearing thermostats and thermometers.

 

Residents without computer access may call the Department of Public Utilities at (413) 499-9330 for registration assistance.