Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, September 19, 2026

Posted on September 7, 2026 Your appointment time and directions will be mailed after registration is processed. For residents and businesses of the following towns: Athol, Barre*, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Hawley, Heath, Leverett, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Rowe, Royalston, Shelburne, Sunderland*, Warwick, Wendell, Whately. This collection event is free for residents. *Barre and Sunderland residents must pay to participate in 2026. Space is limited. Greenfield and Leyden residents are not eligible and should call (413) 772-1528 for info on disposal. For business registration and pricing information, call (413) 772-2438. LATEX PAINT IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS COLLECTION. WHAT TO BRING Any substance labeled: CAUSTIC, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, POISON, FLAMMABLE, WARNING, DANGER, CAUTION FROM YOUR YARD FROM YOUR GARAGE FROM YOUR WORKSHOP FROM YOUR HOME Flea powder Antifreeze Degreasers/solvents Arts & crafts supplies Fungicides Asphalt sealer Lead & oil-based paints Chemistry kits Herbicides Brake fluid (Latex paint not Drain cleaners Insect sprays Carburetor cleaner accepted) Furniture/metal polish Lighter fluid Creosote wood sealer Paint thinners Mothballs Muriatic acid Engine degreaser Roofing tar Oven cleaners No-Pest strips Gas treatments Rust inhibitors Photo chemicals Pesticides Gasoline, Kerosene Spray cans (paint/haz.) Spot remover Pool chemicals Radiator flush Stains Toilet cleaners Rodent killers Solvents Varnish Upholstery cleaner Root killers Transmission fluid Wood preservatives Used motor oil Wood strippers WHAT NOT TO BRING Fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, mercury-containing items (see reverse for alternate disposal), latex paint, empty containers from hazardous products (put empties in trash, not recycling), gas cylinders, radioactive material, explosives (including ammunition & fireworks). For more information: franklincountywastedistrict.org, info@franklincountywastedistrict.org, (413) 772-2438. MA Relay for the hearing impaired: 711 or 1-800-439-2370 (TTY/TDD). The District is an equal opportunity provider. Downloadble poster available here