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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

  • Department of Public Works 9 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA, 01824 United States (map)

NOTE: There will not be a Household Hazardous Waste event in Fall 2025. The next event will be in Spring 2026.

Household hazardous waste includes common household items that contain toxic chemicals. Products such as nonlatex paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, pesticides, and similar products can contain hazardous ingredients and need to be disposed of properly. The list below contains many, but not all, hazardous products you may find in your home that will be accepted at a Household Hazardous Waste Day.

  • Antifreeze

  • Batteries—rechargeable and vehicle

  • Brake fluid

  • Car polishes and waxes

  • Degreasers

  • Drain openers

  • Driveway sealers

  • Epoxies, adhesive strippers, and preservatives

  • Fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides

  • Hobby/photography chemicals

  • Metal or furniture polish

  • Motor oil, gasoline, and transmission fluid

  • Oil paint, paint thinner, solvents, stains, and varnishes

  • Oven cleaners

  • Pool chemicals

  • NO SHARPS

  • NO LATEX PAINT

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