The final Upper-Cape Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection of 2022 will be this Saturday, October 22nd, from 9am to 1pm at the Bourne Landfill, 201 MacArthur Boulevard (RT 28 North). Falmouth residents can take this opportunity to dispose of hazardous and toxic materials that can pose harm by contaminating groundwater, lakes, ponds and soil in the event of inappropriate disposal. Accepted materials include: pesticides, solvents, oil-based and alkyd paints, paint thinners and paint strippers. More information at www.loveyourlocalwater.org or contact Kalliope Chute, Barnstable County / Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist at 508-375-6699.
