Hazardous Waste Collection

The Town of Halifax will hold a hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm at the Highway Barn, 60 Hemlock Lane. All hazardous waste being discarded must be in their originally labeled and sealed containers. Containers that are not in their originally labeled and sealed containers and containers that are leaking or rusted will not be accepted. No commercial or industrial hazardous waste will be accepted.

All residents are permitted to participate in this year's hazardous waste collection event at no cost. Proof of Halifax residency must be presented upon arrival. Participation does not require active enrollment into the town’s curbside collection program or a valid recycling sticker.

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 by 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 an on-duty Firefighter.

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 questions or additional information, please contact the Recycling & Solid Waste office by calling (781) 293-1732 or e-mailing [email protected].