Residents can bring items listed below to the DPW yard on these designated HHW days and they will be recycled. Please note that items are recycled for a fee and can be paid for by using check or cash. For the fee schedule, please contact the Malden DPW.
Accepted Items and Associated Recycling Fees
The following is a list of items designated "hazardous" under Department of Environmental Protection guidelines:
Motor Oil ($1 per gallon)
Used Oil Filters ($2.50 per unit)
Oil paints as well as stains and varnishes:
1-5 gallons - $10
6-10 gallons - $15
11-15 gallons - $20
16-20 gallons - $25
21 gallons or more - $3 per gallon
Automotive Batteries ($1 each unit)
Cathode Ray Tubes, including televisions and computer monitors ($25 per unit)
Fluorescent light bulbs
Nickel Cadmium Batteries
Tires ($5 per car tire, $20 per truck tire)
Fire Extinguisher ($10 per unit)
Electronic Waste
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.