Hazardous Waste
The next Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held in the Spring of 2026
Safely dispose of hazardous household waste and other items on specific dates at the Recycling and Disposal Facility. Hazardous Waste Collection Day is an important component in Wellesley's environmentally responsible approach to integrated solid waste management.
How do I transport materials?
- Any materials not in original containers must be labeled.
- Waste will only be accepted from pickup truck beds, trunks, and the back of SUVs.
- Containers will not be returned – this includes but is not limited to gas containers and storage totes.
- Residents may not exit their vehicle.
If you ONLY need to dispose of PAINT, do not bring it to this event. You may dispose of paint during the RDF paint collections.
You may contact the below companies at any time throughout the year to dispose of hazardous waste for a fee at their facilities. Please contact them for the latest information.
Clean Harbors - Phone: 800-444-4244
Veolia (NEDT)- Phone: 508-234-4440
Accepted Items
General Household Materials
- Acids (corrosives)
- Chemistry set (labeled hazardous)
- Fiberglass resins
- Furniture, floor, and/or metal polish
- Hobby supplies (flammable/labeled hazardous)
- Photography chemicals
- Solvent adhesives
- Wood preservatives
Lawn and Garden Materials
- Cesspool cleaners (corrosives)
- Flammable liquids/gasoline
- Fire starters
- Fungicides
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Pesticides
- Poisons
- Pool chemicals
Automotive Products
- Brake fluid
- Carburetor cleaner
- Solvents and degreasers
- Waste fuels (gasoline, kerosene, etc.)
Other Materials
- Chlorine bleach
- Drain cleaners
- Hair dye
- Lighter fluids
- Oven cleaners
- Toilet cleaners
Unaccepted Items
- Ammunitions (call police dept)
- Commercial hazardous waste
- Construction waste/building materials
- Explosives (call fire dept)
- Gas cylinders-empty ok
- Infectious or biological wastes
- Medications (call health dept)
- Radioactive materials
- Syringes (fire dept)
Do not bring non-hazardous items for disposal or recycling
- Bulky plastic items
- Televisions
- Tires
- Latex Paint
* Contact the Fire Department for disposal advice.
General Business: 781-235-1300
**Contact the Police Department for disposal advice.
Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
General Business: 781-235-1212