Hazardous Waste Collection Days

Accepted Items

The following is a list of items designated "hazardous" under Department of Environmental Protection guidelines:

  • Any oil based product, including paint and motor oil
  • Automotive Batteries
  • Cathode Ray Tubes, including televisions and computer monitors
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Nickel Cadmium Batteries
  • Tires
  • VCRs and tape decks

Collection Dates

These items must be disposed of on a Hazardous Waste Recycling Day conducted seasonally by the Department of Public Works. For additional information, contact the Department of Public Works at 781-397-7160, or check the collection calendar for hazardous waste collection days, available on our Trash and Recycling page.