Hazardous Waste Collection

The Town of Halifax holds Hazardous Waste Day events every other year. The next scheduled collection event is TBD. All hazardous waste being collected and discarded must be in their originally labeled and sealed containers. Containers that are leaking and/or rusted will not be accepted. No commercial or industrial hazardous waste will be accepted.

Anyone with proof of Halifax residency may participate at no charge. Participation in this year's collection event does not require being enrolled into any of the Town's trash and recycling programs or services, such as, Curbside Collection and Recycling Center services.

Please refer to the list below outlining accepted and unaccepted materials for this year's Hazardous Waste Day collection event.

Propane tanks, motor oil, antifreeze, mercury or materials containing mercury, and auto and rechargeable batteries can be brought to the Recycling Center, 917 Plymouth Street, year-round accompanied with a valid Recycling Sticker.

Medications can be brought to the Police Station, 540 Plymouth Street, and discarded year-round using the Medication Dropbox located inside the station's entrance foyer.

Syringes can be brought to the Fire Station, 438 Plymouth Street, and discarded year-round by speaking with a Firefighter or Officer on-duty.

Latex paint is messy, but not hazardous. If not recyclable, absorb liquid with cat litter and dispose of in trash. Usable leftover latex paint is accepted and recycled into new paint products at Recolor® Paints in Hanover for a small fee. To see if your paint qualifies for recycling, call 833-RECOLOR (732-6567).

For additional questions and information regarding the Hazardous Waste Day collection events and/or the disposal of hazardous waste, please contact the Recycling Center Office by calling (781) 293-1732 or e-mailing [email protected].