What We Accept

Learn what kinds of common household hazardous products we are permitted to accept, as well as what we cannot accept.
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What We Accept

The Collection Center will ACCEPT:

  • Latex and Oil-based Paints
  • Fertilizers
  • Automotive Fluids
  • Carpet Cleaner
  • Fluorescent Lamps
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mercury and Mercury-Containing Devices
  • Solvents and Thinners
  • Gasoline
  • Antifreeze
  • Furniture Cleaners and Polish
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Monitors and Televisions
  • Pesticides and Herbicides
  • Motor Oil
  • Corrosive Cleaners
  • Glue and adhesives
  • Driveway sealers
  • Batteries
  • MA Commercial VSQG Wastes *
  • Propane Tanks

 

* Through our Small Business Quick Serv Program, we accept commercial hazardous waste from MA very small quantity generators (VSQG) that are registered with the Mass DEP and have a valid EPA ID number. IF you are a MA VSQG and generate less than 100kg / mo of hazardous wastes, call Veolia prior to delivering your materials as important restrictions apply.

The above is not an all-inclusive list. Please call 866-769-1621 if you have any questions about your specific products/wastes.

The Collection Center will NOT ACCEPT:

  • Ammunition
  • Asbestos
  • Reactive Chemicals (i.e. cyanides, water reactives)
  • Waste from Large Quantity or Small Quantity MA Commercial Generators (click here if this is you)
  • Commercial Hazardous Wastes from outside of MA (click here if this is you)
  • Medical Wastes/Sharps
  • Unidentified Compressed Gas Cylinders
  • Appliances/White Goods
  • Explosives/Shock Sensitive Materials
  • Radioactive Materials

 

Household Products Fact Sheets

See our material fact sheets to learn more about common household products, including their hazards, handling, storage and disposal options.