Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
Hamilton-Wenham’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection is an annual event.
Inquiries: 978-626-5227
HAMILTON-WENHAM RESIDENTS ONLY
This event is run by a private company that charges a fee for taking away the HHW items.
If you are not able to attend the Hamilton HHW day, Clean Harbors, Inc. will dispose of your hazardous materials for a fee. Please contact them directly at 781-380-7100.
What Will They Take?
| From the Workbench: | From the Garage: | ||
| ✓ | Oil Based Paints | ✓ | Fuels/Gasoline/ Kerosene |
| ✓ | Stains & Varnishes | ✓ | Engine Degreaser |
| ✓ | Wood Preservatives | ✓ | Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner |
| ✓ | Paint Strippers/Thinners | ✓ | Transmission Fluid |
| ✓ | Solvent Adhesives | ✓ | Car Wax, Polishes |
| ✓ | Lighter Fluid | ✓ | Driveway Sealer |
| ✓ | Roofing Tar | ||
| From the House: | ✓ | Swimming Pool Chemicals | |
| ✓ | Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue | ✓ | Motor Oil |
| ✓ | Fiberglass Resins | ||
| ✓ | Aerosol Cans | From the Yard: | |
| ✓ | Photo Chemicals | ✓ | Weed Killer |
| ✓ | Furniture Polish | ✓ | Chemical Fertilizers |
| ✓ | Floor & Metal Polish | ✓ | Flea Control Products |
| ✓ | Oven Cleaner | ✓ | Moth Balls |
| ✓ | Drain & Toilet Cleaner | ✓ | Poisons, Insecticides, Fungicides |
| ✓ | Spot Remover | ||
| ✓ | Rug & Upholstery Cleaner | ||
| ✓ | Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies | ||
| ✓ | Chemistry Sets | ||
Fees (charged in 2023):
$60.00 for up to 25 gallons or 25 pounds for HW
$36.00 for up to 10 gallons or 10 pounds for HW
$30.00 for up to 3 gallons or 3 pounds for HW
What Not to Bring?
| ⊗ | Empty Containers/Trash/Electronic Waste/Appliances |
| ⊗ | Commercial or Industrial Waste |
| ⊗ | Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors |
| ⊗ | Infectious & Biological Wastes |
| ⊗ | Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives |
| ⊗ | Fire Extinguishers |
| ⊗ | Syringes |
| ⊗ | Organic Peroxides |
| ⊗ | Propane tanks (contact retail distributor for disposal) |
| ⊗ | Latex or Acrylic Paint * |
*Latex or Acrylic Paint is NOT hazardous – Please solidify by removing lid to allow paint to dry and dispose of the hardened paint with your regular trash NOT RECYCLABLES
How Can I Safely Transport Hazardous Materials?
- Leave materials in original containers.
- Tighten Caps and lids.
- Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides, and household cleaners.
- Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper.
- NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
- NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material
How do I dispose of smoke detectors?
What About Prescriptions?
The Hamilton Police Department holds an annual National Take Back Prescription Day, usually in October. More info available at https://www.drugs.com/article/medication-disposal.html
DISPOSING OF ASBESTOS
https://www.asbestos.com/exposure/handling-disposing-asbestos/
