Fall River residents can dispose of hazardous waste for free on Oct. 4. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fall River Fire Department Headquarters, 14 Commerce Drive, according to a community announcement.

Accepted items include brake fluid, grease, mercury-containing items, drain cleaners, wood preservatives, paint remover, insect spray, pesticides, fertilizers, weed killers, herbicides, pool chemicals, rodent poison and ammonia-based cleaners.

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