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Start Organizing Now for Malden's "Recycling Day"

The Department of Public Works will hold a recycling day for all kinds of waste, including tires, televisions, computer monitors and car batteries on Saturday, April 27.

Found some extra rubbish around your home during your spring cleaning? 

The city's Department of Public Works will hold a recycling day for a variety of products, including tires, televisions, computer monitors and car batteries from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the department's yard at 356 Commercial St. 

Paint will also be recycled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that Saturday. Residents are encouraged to bring latex, oil and acrylic paints, though hazardous materials will not be accepted. 

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Fee schedule:

Car tires: $2
Truck tires: $20
TVs and computer monitors: $5
Car batteries: $1
Motor oil (per gallon): $1 (no antifreeze or transmission fluid)
Used oil filters: $2.50

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Paint fee schedule:

1-5 gallons: $10
6-10 gallons: $15
11-15 gallons: $20
16-20 gallons: $25 ($3 per gallon after 20 gallons)

For more information, contact the DPW at 781-397-7160.

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