Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day to be held on Saturday, September 7

Department of Public Works to host its annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

The Department of Public Works will be hosting its annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off day on September 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The HHW Drop-Off is the first Saturday of September, and the Recycling Center’s typical first-Saturday opening will be moved to September 14th.

Accepted items at the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off include:

• Adhesives and glues
• Aerosol cans
• Engine degreaser, brake and transmission fluid, other auto fluids (unmixed)
• Flammable liquids and aerosols
• Household cleaners and spot removers
• Oil based paints
• Photo chemicals and chemistry sets
• Poisons, insecticides, pesticides, weed killers
• Solvents, varnishes
• Swimming pool chemicals
• Acids, bases, drain cleaners
• Waste fuels (kerosene, gasoline)
• Wood preservatives and fiberglass residue

We will NOT accept:

• Latex paint, mercury containing items, batteries, fuses, flares, firearms, shells, and related equipment, textiles and clothing, needles, syringes, medication, asbestos

For more information:

More information is included in the file below. If you have any questions, please call the trash line at 617-898-4900 ext. 1.