Household Hazardous Waste

Next Collection Date
September 11,2021
  
By appointment only! The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin taking appointments beginning August 17, 2020.. Appointments are required to help with traffic control and limit the wait time for residents..  Please make your appointment prior to attending the event.

PLEASE NOTE - Due to COVID19 and the safety of our employees, residents must transport all HHW in the trunk or back seat of their vehicle.  Please do not transport in front seat and hand out window.  Residents must wear a mask and remain in their vehicles  when on town property and in line to drop off materials. 
 

What Items Are Hazardous Waste?

From the House


  • Button Batteries
  • Drain\Toilet Cleaners
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Furniture Polish
  • Mercury Thermometers
  • Oven Cleaner
  • Photo Chemicals
  • Rubber Cement
  • Rug\Upholstery Cleaner

From the Garage


  • Antifreeze
  • Car Wax\Polish
  • Driveway Sealers
  • Engine De-greaser
  • Gasoline\Kerosene
  • Roofing Tar

From the Workbench


  • Adhesives
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Oil Based Paints
  • Paint Stripper\Thinner
  • Stains\Varnishes
  • Wood Preservative

From the Yard


  • Chemical Fertilizers
  • Flea Control Products
  • Insecticides\Fungicides
  • No-Pest Strips
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Weed Killers
What NOT to bring:
  • Empty Containers - empty paint cans may be thrown in your trash
  • Commercially generated waste
  • Radioactive Wastes / Smoke Detectors
  • Biological Wastes
  • Explosives / Ammunition
  • Prescription Medicines / Syringes
  • Propane Tanks
  • Insulation
  • Asbestos
  • Electronics
Used Motor Oil and Car Batteries - May be brought to the DPW Garage, 1000 Suffield Street, Monday - Friday, 8am - 3pm

Need answers to commonly asked questions regarding household hazardous waste? Try searching the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection website.

Community Events


Residents unable to attend the scheduled event in Agawam, please contact the DPW at 413-821-0624 to inquire about drop-off options at one of the following surrounding community events or visit New England Disposal Technologies HHW Collection Center in Westfield; Monday/Wednesday 9AM-4PM or Saturday, 9am - 1pm.  Visit www.nedt.org or call 866-769-1621 for more information.
 

DATE COMMUNITY TIME LOCATION
Pre-registration is required at all events.  Please call 413-821-0624
5/1/2021 Chicopee 9AM-Noon 115 Baskin Dr/DPW
5/15/2021 Northampton 9AM-Noon Smith Vocational High School
6/12/2021 South Hadley 9AM-Noon 100 Industrial Drive
9/11/2021 Agawam 9AM-Noon DPW Yard (1000 Suffield Street)
9/18/2021 Belchertown 9AM-Noon 290 Jackson St./DPW
9/18/2021 West Springfield 9AM-Noon 430 Westfield St., West Springfield
10/2/2021 Chicopee 9AM-Noon 115 Baskin Dr/DPW