HHW Collection Schedule

Route 12 North , Keene, New Hampshire

October 2008 Schedule

Saturday, October 4
Wednesday, October 8
Saturday, October 18

All collections run 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

A Great Opportunity to Clean Toxic Wastes from your basement, workbench, garage and cupboards.

What To Bring:
Products marked toxic, poison, corrosive, irritant, hazardous, flammable, danger. If you think it's hazardous, bring it in.

What Not To Bring:
* Empty Containers (can be recycled)
* Latex Paint
* Ammunition
* Fireworks
* Radioactive Materials
* Make-up & Toiletries

Other Information:

Containers must be labeled as to their contents. No containers larger than 5 gallons will be accepted.

DO NOT MIX PRODUCTS!

Collection takes approximately 10 minutes from time of arrival.

Questions? Telephone: 352-5739

Information about hazardous waste collection:
Keene Public Works

The Acworth Transfer Station is not permitted to accept Household Hazardous Waste.

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ALTERNATIVE HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

Air Freshener
· Simmer cloves and cinnamon in boiling water.
· Leave opened box of baking soda in room
· Set out a dish of vinegar

Chrome Cleaner
· Use baking soda and a dry cloth

Drain Opener
· Use a plunger or mechanical snake
· Pour 1/2 cup washing soda into drain, then pour 2 cups boiling water into drain. Flush drain weekly with boiling water.

Furniture Polish
· Mix 2 parts vegetable oil and 1 part lemon juice. Apply, rub in, wipe clean.

Laundry Presoak
· Make paste of washing soda and water; apply to dirty spots.

Metal Cleaner
· Make paste of salt, vinegar and flour. Start with 1/4 cup of salt, add enough vinegar to dissolve, add flour to create damp paste.

Porcelain Cleaner
· Make paste from baking soda and water; apply to stain, let set, rub clean, rinse.

Septic System Cleaner
· Use professional service every 2 to 3 years.
· Chemical treatments don't work; some can actually harm your system.

Ant Control
· Mix 2 tablespoons boric acid, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup water. Soak paper towels, place on dishes, set our for ants.
· Pour line of cream of tartar where ants enter.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
· Clean stains immediately with club soda.
· Sprinkle cornstarch on rug and vacuum
· Use soap-based, non-aerosol rug shampoo.

Flea & Tick Repellent
· Scatter pine needles, fennel, rue, or rosemary on pet's bed.
· Feed pet brewer's yeast, vitamin B or garlic tablets.

Insect Spray For Plants
· Blend 6 cloves crushed garlic, 1 minced onion, 1 tablespoon dried hot pepper and 1 tablespoon pure soap in 1 gallon hot water. Let sit 1 to 2 days; strain and use.

Mothballs
· Sew dried lavender or cedar chips into small cloth bags and place with clothes.

Multi-Purpose Cleaner
· Mix 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/3 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 gallon warm water.

Silver Polish
· Soak silver in 1 quart warn water containing 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt and a piece of aluminum foil.

Window Cleaner
· Use 1/2 cup vinegar in 1 gallon of warm water.
· Use lemon juice and dry soft cloth.
· Use newspaper to dry glass.