Regional / municipal HHW collection
Cambridge DPW — Hazardous Waste Day
Official drop-off for Boston, MA. City dispose pages own the rule for each item. This page is the place: address, hours, and the originating program. Confirm before you go.
Address: Cambridge Public Works, 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Hours: Annual event; confirm cambridgema.gov
Phone: 617-635-4500
ZIP: 02139
Official source: www.mass.gov/info-details/safely-manage-hazardous-household-prod
Cambridge DPW — Hazardous Waste Day and nearby drop-offs
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Materials often accepted
Tied to this site’s listing — still confirm on the official source. Each link is the Boston city rule, not a national guess.
- Latex Paint in Boston
- Oil-Based Paint in Boston
- Pesticides in Boston
- Herbicides in Boston
- Motor Oil in Boston
- Antifreeze in Boston
- Car Battery in Boston
- Household Batteries in Boston
- Lithium-Ion Battery in Boston
- Fluorescent Bulbs / CFLs in Boston
- Propane Tank in Boston
- Gasoline in Boston
- Pool Chemicals in Boston
- Cooking Oil in Boston
- Fire Extinguisher in Boston
- Medical Sharps in Boston
- Television in Boston
- Computer Monitor in Boston
- Laptop in Boston
- Desktop Computer in Boston
- Printer in Boston
- Tablet in Boston
- Smartphone in Boston
- Mixed E-Waste in Boston
- Ink / Toner Cartridges in Boston
Other drop-offs within 40 miles
- Boston Public Works special collection / Zero Waste eventsMunicipal special collection & Zero Waste Day HHW events · 1.9 mi1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
- Boston Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off — Public Works YardMunicipal / county hard drop-off · 2.5 mi400 Frontage Road, Boston, MA 02118
- Central DPW Facility — Zero Waste Day Drop-OffMunicipal Zero Waste Day event site (HHW / e-waste / tires) · 2.8 mi400 Frontage Road, Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA 02118 (event entrance at 200 Frontage Road)
- Brookline Household Hazardous Waste Recycling FacilityMunicipal HHW drop-off — Brookline residents · 3.2 mi815 Newton Street, Brookline, MA 02467
- City of Boston Zero Waste Drop-Off — EglestonMunicipal HHW / e-waste / bulky · 3.5 mi30 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- Boston Zero Waste Day — East BostonMunicipal Zero Waste Day — HHW / e-waste / tires · 3.6 mi145 Condor Street, Boston, MA 02128
Common questions
When is Cambridge DPW — Hazardous Waste Day open?
Listed hours: Annual event; confirm cambridgema.gov. Confirm on the official source before you drive — holiday and event hours change.
Is there a phone number for Cambridge DPW — Hazardous Waste Day?
Call 617-635-4500 for load rules, residency, and whether you need an appointment.
What can I drop off at Cambridge DPW — Hazardous Waste Day?
This site is listed for Latex Paint, Oil-Based Paint, Pesticides, Herbicides, Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Car Battery, Household Batteries, Lithium-Ion Battery, Fluorescent Bulbs / CFLs, Propane Tank, Gasoline, Pool Chemicals, Cooking Oil, Fire Extinguisher, Medical Sharps, Television, Computer Monitor, Laptop, Desktop Computer, Printer, Tablet, Smartphone, Mixed E-Waste, Ink / Toner Cartridges. Acceptance still depends on the official program — not this list alone.
Do I need to live in Boston to use Cambridge DPW — Hazardous Waste Day?
Many municipal dumps and HHW sites are resident-only or appointment-only. Check the official Boston, MA program page before you load the vehicle.
Where is the official listing for Cambridge DPW — Hazardous Waste Day?
DumpRegistry cites the originating program. Confirm hours and fees on that official page, not a third-party directory.