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Household Hazardous Waste

The City Of Boston holds Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days twice a year. As they are scheduled, the details are posted below. Please check this site for future dates.

Drop Off Schedule & Locations

Spring 2011 Events:

May 7, 2011 from 9:00am to 2:00pm 
University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus
Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester

June 25, 2011 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
West Roxbury Public Works Yard
315 Gardner St, West Roxbury (Behind the Home Depot)

Fall 2011 Events:

October 29, 2011 from 9:00am to 2:00pm 
University of Massachusetts-Boston Harbor Campus
Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester

November 19, 2011 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
West Roxbury Public Works Yard
315 Gardner St, West Roxbury (Behind the Home Depot)

Guidelines

Put household poisons, insecticides, paint, tires, auto fluids, car batteries, wood preservatives, herbicides and pool supplies, propane tanks, motor oil , and products labeled corrosive, flammable or toxic in cardboard boxes for safe transport and bring them to the above location. For a complete list of acceptable materials, download the Hazardous Waste Flyer.

  • For Boston residents only.
  • No commercial waste will be accepted.
  • Proof of residency required.
  • Foot traffic is prohibited.
  • The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information call 617-635-4500.

TVs & Computer Monitors

TVs & computer monitors are NOT accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days. Please call 617-635-4500 for home pickup of TVs and computer monitors or place an online service request by following the link below.

Schedule pickup for a TV, computer monitor, refrigerator, air conditioner, water cooler, or dehumidifier

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