Worcester Sets Household Hazardous Waste Day For July

WORCESTER — Worcester residents will get a chance to safely dispose of hazardous household materials later this month, while news broke that two large lottery prizes were claimed on tickets purchased in the city.

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The city has scheduled a Household Hazardous Waste Day for July, allowing residents to dispose of certain hazardous materials by appointment, a story also covered by Patch. Details on registration and drop-off procedures were not included in materials available today, though the program is aimed at giving residents a safe outlet for chemicals, paints, and other materials that cannot go out with regular trash.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"2 Large Lottery Prizes Sold In Worcester" — Two Massachusetts Lottery players won substantial prizes on tickets purchased in the city, according to Patch, though further details on winners and amounts were not specified in available reporting (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/2-large-lottery-prizes-sold-worcester).

"Worcester Household Hazardous Waste Day Set For July" — The city will hold an appointment-based collection event this month for residents to dispose of hazardous household materials, per Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/worcester-household-hazardous-waste-day-set-july).

"Worcester Railers Re-Sign Four Players For 2026-27 Season" — The city's professional hockey team has retained four returning players as it builds its roster for next season, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/worcester-railers-re-sign-four-players-2026-27-season).

"Worcester, MA, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners" — A new report highlights that Worcester faces a substantial shortfall of housing options affordable to middle-income buyers, according to Realtor.com (read it at https://www.realtor.com/advice/hyperlocal/worcester-ma-home-shortage-middle-class-report/).