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Hazardous Waste Day
- Dates -
There are two Household Hazardous Waste Days provided by the City of Lowell in 2020
Sat June 13th, 2020 - cancelled due to COVID
Sat Oct 3rd, 2020 - event passed
LIMIT 120 visitors... one car per family/household/address.
NEW! Lowell Residents can attend any of these reciprocal events listed below:
Date | Community | Event Location | Event Hours | Notes |
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1365 Middlesex St. 01851 |
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470 Dedham Ave. 02492 |
'Clean Harbors' |
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October 31, 2020 | Tyngsborough-Dunstable | Highway Dept. 87 Kendall Rd, 01879 |
9 am - 1 pm | Checks only, payable to 'Clean Harbors' |
To Be Determined | Wayland | Public Works 66 River Road, 01778 |
9 - 11:30 am | Pre-register: https://www.wayland.ma.us /health/hhwd |
*NEW!* October 31, 2020 |
Chelmsford | DPW: 9 Alpha Rd 01826 | 9 - 1 pm | checks only; payable to 'Town of Chelmsford' |
*NEW!* October 31, 2020 |
North Andover |
Recycling Center TBI/North Side 210 Holt Rd, 01845 |
12 - 1 pm | Checks only |
To Be Determined | Maynard | Public Works Highway Garage 38 Winter St, 01754 |
8 am - 12 pm | Checks Payable to 'Town of Maynard' Debit and Credit cards accepted. |
To Be Determined | Sudbury | Public Works 275 Old Lancaster Rd., 01776 |
8 am - 12 pm | Pre-register online beginning June 1 https://sudbury.ma.us Checks only, payable to 'Clean Harbors' |
To Be Determined | Dracut | Public Works 833 Hildreth St, 01826 |
8 am - 12 pm | Checks only, payable to 'Clean Harbors' |
October 31, 2020 | North Andover | Recycling Center TBI/North Side 210 Holt Rd, 01845 |
12 - 1 pm | Checks only |
Not available due to COVID-19 | Lexington Minuteman Hazardous Products Regional Facility |
Lexington Compost Facility 60 Hartwell Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 |
Select Saturday's 9 AM - 2PM. |
due to COVID, they are not taking hazardous materials from residents of Lowell. Minuteman. |
- Event Description -
- Fee Schedule -
The following items are accepted for a FEE:- $15 each: Passenger Tires (off rim)
- $40 each: TV / Monitor /Console - any size
- Household Chemicals $2 / lb or gal
- Automotive Fluids $2 / lb or gal
- Paints $2 / gal
Fee Items |
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Household Chemicals | Paint | Automotive |
Poisons | Lead paint |
Degreasers |
Herbicide /Pesticide / Fungicide | Oil-based Paint | Passenger Tires (off rim) |
Pool Chemicals | Stain / Varnish | Gasoline / Brake / Transmission Fluids |
Ammonia / Bleach | Thinner / Solvents / Strippers | Antifreeze / oil (mixed) |
Photo Chemicals | Furniture / Floor & Metal Polish |
Radiator Flush |
Drano / Cleaners | Latex/acrylic paint is not accepted | |
Flammable Liquids | ||
Acids (corrosives, i.e. cesspool cleaners) | Electronic Waste | Mattress & Box Springs ($30 ea) |
Aerosols cans (with product) | DVD, VCR, CV, DVR, VHS | |
Hobby supplies (rubber cement, airplane glue, etc.) | TV / Monitors / CPU / Laptop | |
Nail Polish Remover / Hair Dye | Microwave Oven ($22) | |
Whiteners / Brighteners | A/C, Dehumidifier, Water Cooler ($25) |
- Free Items -
- Used Waste/Motor Oil
- Lead-Acid Batteries (auto, motorcycle, security alarm, etc.)
- Empty or Partially Empty Propane Tanks (1 lb & 20 lbs.)
- Hypodermic Needles (aka Sharps) - In puncture proof containers.
- Mercury and Mercury devices, including Compact Florescent Lamps (CFLs), Linear Bulbs (e.g., 4, 6, and 8 foot bulbs), Thermometers, Thermostats, and Hg Switches
- Batteries (including all rechargeable, specialty, and button batteries); note that Alkaline Batteries (regular A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9 Volt) are not considered hazardous and may be disposed of with your regular trash
- Cell Phones (with or without chargers / accessories)
- Hazardous
Waste Items We Do Not Accept
-- Alkaline Batteries -These go in the regular trash
- Asbestos
- Commercial, Construction, or Industrial Waste
- Explosives, Fireworks, or Ammunition
- Latex Paint
- Smoke Detectors -These go in the regular trash
- Radioactive Waste
- Infectious and Biological Waste
Notifications
To receive notifications of alternative event / day please download our free smartphone App, called "LowellRecycle." Enter your address and you will receive Updates/Alerts when made available. Invites to the 'replacement' event will only be made via the App.
Furniture / Floor & Metal Polish |
Recycling Center TBI/North Side 210 Holt Rd, 01845 |
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Solid Waste and Recycling
Physical Address
1365 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-674-4309Fax: 978-970-4071
Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.