The Household Hazardous Waste building at the Brink Drive location is closed, indefinitely. 

Households contain many products which can be hazardous to the health of humans, animals, and the environment. Unused and leftover portions of these products are called household hazardous waste (HHW).

Only residential quantities of most hazardous items are accepted. However, Boston Mountain Solid Waste District accepts fluorescent light bulbs and electronic waste from businesses.

Where are hazardous items in your home?

Signal words to look for

Look for these words on a product label to determine if it's hazardous:

• Caution
• Warning
• Danger
• Poison

You might also find words that explain the product's hazard:

• Flammable
• Corrosive/Caustic
• Toxic/Poisonous
• Reactive

Hazardous Categories

Hundreds of different household items can be hazardous. Consider these categories and examples of products when determining if something is of concern.

• Automotive fluids - motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline
• Batteries - household, rechargeable, auto
• Cleaning products - bleach, oven cleaning
• Cooking grease and oil
• Fluorescent lights* - tubes, compact (CFLs)
• Lawn and garden products - pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
• Mercury items - thermometers, thermostats
• Medical sharps/needles*
• Paint - latex, oil, spray paint
• Pressurized containers - fuel canisters, helium containers, aerosol cans
• Swimming pool chemicals

* More information below.

Fluorescent bulb disposal fees

Medical Sharps/Needles Disposal

Sharps must be in a durable, sealed container.  Some household containers, such as detergent bottles, can be reused.  Look for a tight-fitting lid and heavy-duty plastic or metal containers that do not leak. When the container is full, label as "Used Sharps," tape the lid, and bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off for safe disposal.

Learn more about using containers for sharps disposal