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Many materials fall into the category of Hazardous Waste and should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Concord Public Works provides drop-off locations for a number different materials. Other materials may be taken to the Minuteman Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility (see below). There are contact numbers listed at the bottom of this page for additional information.
Local
Hazardous Waste
Drop-off Locations
Paint and Related Products
Latex paint in excellent, usable condition only
Oil and alkyd paint in any condition
Varnishes and finishes in any condition
Removers and thinners in any condition |
Composting Site Walden Street Saturdays, 9-3 April - October
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Motor Oil Walmart and Napa Auto Parts in Maynard have accepted used motor oil. Residents are asked to call first. |
Walmart and Napa Auto Parts in Maynard. |
Fluorescent Bulbs
Straight, round, & u-shaped fluorescent lamps
Compact fluorescent bulbs |
Concord Municipal LIght Plant - 1175 Elm St. M-F 8:30 - 4:30 Vanderhoof's Hardware West Concord 5 & 10 Compost Site Concord Public Works 133 Keyes Road Weekdays 8:30 - 4:30 |
Special Batteries Ni-Cd and Other Rechargeable Batteries - cell phone, cordless phone, laptop computer, power tools, electric tooth brush, beeper, etc.
Button Batteries - hearing aid, watch, calculator
Specialty Batteries - lithium camera batteries and other specialty batteries. Do not recycle Alkaline batteries (regular A AA AAA C D 9vt) are not hazardous and can be disposed of at home with your regular trash.
Automobile Batteries Automobile batteries should be taken to a local auto mechanic for recycling.
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Concord Public Works Concord Library Concord Town House Harvey Wheeler Community Center West Concord 5 & 10
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Mercury Containing Devices Household thermostats
Mercury fever thermometers (silver)
Other intact mercury containing device
Mercury not contained in a manufactured device should be taken to the Minuteman Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility. |
Concord Public Works 133 Keyes Road Weekdays 8:30 - 4:30 |
Minuteman Regional
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The Town of Concord is a member of the Minuteman Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility (MMHWF). This facility, located in Lexington, is open one Saturday per month, April through November and accepts a wide variety of hazardous wastes.
Acceptable Materials
General Household & Hobby
Acids (corrosives)
Aerosol cans
Art supplies
Chemistry set chemicals Fiberglass resins
Flammable liquids
Furniture, floor, metal polishes
Hobby supplies (rubber cement, airplane glue, etc.)
Lead-acid home security batteries
Lead paint
Mercury
Moth balls/crystals
Oil paint in aerosol cans
Photography chemicals Rug and upholstery cleaners Solvent adhesives Unlabeled and unknown chemicals Kitchen Drain cleaner
Lighter fluids Oven cleaners Bathroom Hair dye
Nail polish remover Toilet cleaners Laundry
Brighteners Chlorine bleach Spot removers Spray starch Whiteners
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Lawn and Garden
Cesspool cleaners (corrosives)
Empty or partially empty propane tanks up to 20lbs.
Fire starters
Flea and tick powders
Fungicides
Herbicides Insecticides No-pest strips Pesticides Poisons Pool
chemicals Automotive Antifreeze
Brake fluid
Carburetor cleaners Lead-acid batteries (auto, motorcycle, security alarm, etc.)
Radiator flush
Solvents and degreasers Tire cleaners Transmission fluid
Used motor oil Waste fuels (gasoline, kerosene, etc.)
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Unacceptable Materials |
How to Dispose |
Alkaline Batteries |
Dispose of with your regular trash |
Asbestos |
Look in Yellow Pages for a licensed contractor |
Construction Waste - Railroad ties and asbestos shingles, etc. |
Call a private hauler |
CRT's (computer monitors, TV's, etc.) |
Bring to Concord Public Works Drop-off Days |
Explosives or any ordnance (gunpowder, ammunition, unknown cylinders, flares, etc.) |
Call the Fire Department at 318-3488 |
Fire extinguishers |
Dispose of at local fire station |
Hypodermic needles |
SHARPS INC. at 800-772-5657, and DropOff Days. |
Smoke detectors |
Contact the manufacturer or CPW |
To Attend an Event
Subscribers to Municipal Curbside Collection Program – Hazardous waste disposal is included in the cost of the annual subscription fee. Subscribers may attend one hazardous waste collection event per year at no additional cost. To obtain a free pass for up to 25 gallons or lbs of hazardous waste contact Concord Public Works at 978-318-3240 prior to the day of the event. Residents that attend the event without a pass will be charged.
Other Residents – Residents that do not subscribe to the municipal curbside collection program may use the Minuteman facility. Typically the fees range from $35 for up to 10 gallons or lbs. - $60 for up to 25 lbs. or gallons. Payment by check is required at the event (cash and credit cards are NOT accepted). The Minuteman Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at 60 Hartwell Avenue in Lexington, the hours are 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Businesses – Businesses may use the Minuteman facility for a fee. Please contact Clean Harbors directly at 781-380-7121 to pre-register.
If you have any questions please contact Concord Public Works at 978-318-3240
Schedule of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events 2013:
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 15 (Sunday)*
October 19
November 9
*All Saturdays Except for September
For more information
or contact the following:
Mercury Hotline - 866-963-7287
For consumer questions on HHP:
DEP Household Hazardous Waste Hotline: 800-343-3420
For general information on hard to manage wastes:
DEP Coordinator for Hard to Manage Wastes 617-292-5704
For questions from businesses about how to manage hazardous materials:
DEP Business Compliance Assistance 617-292-5898
For questions specifically about used oil collection centers:
DEP Used Oil Hotline: 617-556-1022
For confidential technical assistance to businesses by a non-regulatory agency:
Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance 617-727-3260
For alternatives to hazardous household products:
Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance 617-727-3260 x696
For poison exposure information:
Poison Control 617-232-2120
For information on activities in specific geographic areas:
DEP Regional Service Centers:
Northeast 978-661-7677
Southeast 508-946-2714
Central 508-792-7683
Western 413-784-1100 x261
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