Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 

Thank you all who participated in our 37th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day! 

If you missed our May 6, 2023 date, please scroll down to see your disposal options with the towns participating in the MA DEP Reciprocal Program.       

For more information please contact the Natick Health Department at 508-647-6460.

Reciprocal Household Hazardous Waste 2023 Collection Dates

In coordination with MassDEP, the Natick Board of Health has a reciprocal arrangement that allows residents of each town to participate in multiple household hazardous waste collection days. As a Natick resident you have the opportunity to participate in a partner town’s collection event. You will be asked to show identification confirming you are a resident of Natick

Registration: Note some towns require advanced registration.

Payment: Is made at the event. Each town determines the method of payment. Based on the amount of material you bring, the amount you pay will be determined by the contractor. Pricing is based on the host town's contract.

This link has each town's schedule, registration process, payment method and any exemptions:

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLlnLFW-oBJEwTJsO4RtfRsq5ZH2egv0/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

Participating towns:

AndoverLowellMethuenNorth AndoverWestford
ChelmsfordMaynardNatickTewksburyWinchester
DracutMedfordNeedhamTyngsborough-Dunstable


Here are two private companies for your reference. This does not represent an endorsement by the Natick Board of Health:

  1. New England Disposal Technologies, Inc.: www.NEDT.org tele: 866-769-1621
  2. Clean Harbors Environmental Services: www.cleanharbors.com tele: 781-380-7121

See DEP Hazardous Waste Regulations, 310 CMR 30.104: “Household Waste means any waste materials generated in the normal course of household activities….”      

 ITEMS ACCEPTED AT THE HHWD EVENT:

FROM THE HOUSEFROM THE YARD/GARDEN         FROM THE GARAGE / WORKBENCH
drain cleanerspesticideswood strippersgasoline
oven cleanersherbicidesstainstransmission fluid
furniture polishinsect sprayspaint thinnerantifreeze
metal polishrodent killerssolventsbrake fluid
degreaserspool chemicalssealantswax/polish
radiator cleanersmuriatic acidkeroseneengine & radiator flushes
arts & crafts suppliesno-pest stripsspray paintrust preservatives
photo chemicalscesspool cleanersunusable oil based paintwood preservatives
floor cleaners

water reactive materials
window cleaners


dry cleaning fluids


Ø   ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE HHWD EVENT:  Ø  

batterieslatex paintmotor oilmercury
ammunitionseptageasbestosradioactive materials
explosive materialsflarespropane tanksbiologically active materials
gas cylindersgarbagemedicine, prescription/OTCneedles/sharps

Kiosks for Unused Pharmaceuticals and for Used Sharps/Needles are available – for information and locations please call 508-647-6460 or visit our Needle & Medication Disposal page