The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District is sponsoring free events for the collection and safe disposal of household hazardous wastes on Saturday, May 13 and Saturday, May 20.  Cavendish residents and businesses may participate. Businesses must pre-register and will be charged for disposal costs. 

The collections will be held at the Springfield Transfer Station from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on May 13 and at the Ludlow Transfer Station from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on May 20. 

Bring in a mercury fever thermometer and receive a new digital fever thermometer. 

For more information, call 802-674-9235 or visit www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org for a list of what to bring.