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The City of Cambridge sponsors several Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections each year. All are held on a Saturday at the Mass National Guard Armory at 450 Concord Ave from 9am-1pm:

2010
October 2

2011
April 9
June 4
October 1

Cambridge residents only. You must bring proof of residency.
 
What to Bring
What NOT to Bring
»
 Adhesives & Glues
»
 NO Alkaline Batteries <<MORE
»
 Automobile Tires
(max four per household)
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 NO Ammunition, Fireworks & Explosives
(call Fire Dept at 617.349.3300)
»
 Engine Degreaser, Brake & Transmission Fluid
»
 NO Asbestos (requires proper disposal)
»
 Fluorescent Light Bulbs <<MORE
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 NO Chlorine Bleach & Ammonia
»
 Hobby & Art Supplies
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 NO Commercial/Industrial Waste
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 Household Cleaners & Spot Removers
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 NO Compressed Gas Cylinders
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 Non-Alkaline & Car Batteries <<MORE » NO Computers, Televisions (CRTs) & Other Electrical Appliances <<MORE
»
 Oil-Based & Latex Paints <<MORE
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 NO Construction Debris <<MORE
» Stains, Thinners, Strippers
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 NO Empty Aerosol Cans <<MORE
» Motor Oil <<MORE NO Fire Extinguishers <<MORE
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 Photo Chemicals & Chemistry Sets » NO Infectious & Biological Waste
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 Poisons, Insecticides, Pesticides & Weed Killers
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 NO Prescription Medicines
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 Propane Cylinders (20 lbs or less only)
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 NO Radioactive Waste
»
 Solvents & Varnishes
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 NO Smoke Detectors <<MORE
»
 Swimming Pool Chemicals » NO Syringes <<MORE
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 Waste Fuels (kerosene, gasoline & antifreeze)
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 Wood Preservatives & Fiberglass Residue »  
 


To ensure safety, please:
· Never mix chemicals. Tighten caps and lids!
· Leave materials in original labeled containers.
· Sort and pack separately: paint, pesticides & household cleaners.
· Never mix chemicals.
· Avoid spills and do not put items in garbage bags.
· Pack your vehicle and go directly to the site.
· Never smoke while handling hazardous materials.

  For more information or questions, please send us email or call the Recycling Hotline/HHW Info Mailbox at (617) 349-4005 or the Cambridge Department of Public Works at (617) 349-4800.

     

 
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