The next Household Hazardous Waste collection day is Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Field St. Lot at Danehy Park. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Accepted items include:
- 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)
- Fire Extinguishers
For a full list of items accepted and not accepted, please visit: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Services/householdhazardouswastedisposal