Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, Sept. 7

The City of Cambridge is sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste collection day on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the Field Street Lot at Danehy Park, (Enter via Fern Street). This event is free and open to Cambridge residents (proof of residency required). 

Proper disposal of materials helps protect public health and the environment; if you’re unsure of how to dispose of items properly, or what items are accepted at the event, download the “Zero Waste Cambridge” app for iPhone/Android, or visit DPW’s Hazardous Waste Disposal information page.

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 accepted year-round)

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)

The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.  For more information, contact the Recycling Division of Public Works at recycle@cambridgema.gov.