Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, Nov. 17

The City of Cambridge is sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste collection day on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Volpe Transportation Center (entrance near 125 Munroe St.).

Proper disposal of materials helps protect public health and the environment. A list of accepted items can be found at www.cambridgeMA.gov/HazardousWaste.

This event is free and open to Cambridge residents (proof of Cambridge residency required). 

Not sure how to dispose of items properly? Download the “Zero Waste Cambridge” app for iPhone/Android or visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/TheWorks to use the “Get Rid of It Right” search tool.

Accepted Items

• Batteries: Vehicle & Non-Alkaline
• Car Fluids: Antifreeze, Brake, Engine Degreaser, Transmission
• Car Tires (max four per household)
• Chemicals: Cleaners, Glues, Removers, Photography & Swimming Pool
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs
• Mercury Items: Thermometers & Thermostats
• Paints: Oil-Based & Latex
• Poisons: Insecticides, Pesticides & Weed Killers
• Prescription Medicines (also accepted year-round at Police Dept. 125 Sixth St)
• Propane Cylinders (20 lbs. or less only)
• Waste Fuels: Antifreeze, Gasoline, Kerosene, Sterno & Motor Oil (motor oil also accepted year-round at DPW

Items NOT Accepted

• NO Alkaline Batteries
• NO Ammunition, Fireworks & Explosives (call Fire Dept. at 617-349-3300)
• NO Asbestos (requires proper disposal)
• NO Bleach or Ammonia
• NO Commercial/Industrial Waste
• NO Construction Debris
• NO Empty Aerosol Cans
• NO Compressed Gas Cylinders
• NO Infectious or Biological Waste
• NO Radioactive Waste
• NO Smoke Detectors
• NO Syringes (call Health Department at 617-665-3848)