There are over 350 items listed alphabetically, To see the list Managed Programs
Summary of HRMC Managed programs
Regional Hazardous Waste Collection
Every fall on or about November 1st the HRMC holds a Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection. The collection is centrally located and we accept the following types of items:
Fertilizers & Pesticides & Pool Chemicals
Charcoal lighting fluid & butane lighters
Spot and Stain Removers
Drain Cleaners & Bathroom Cleaners
Automotive Products, Engine Cleaners & Solvents
Glues Adhesives & Photographic Chemicals
Creosote, Stain, Paint, Paint Thinners
Mercury Products & thermostats
To participate you must preregister
Email us athrmc@hrmc‐ma.org if you need more information
Tire Collection
Every HRMC member Town accept for reuse and recycling at their transfer station. Fees are set and charged by the individual member Towns. Check your Town Handout, email the HRMC, or ask your transfer station attendant for more information.
Paint Recycling and Collection
All HRMC member Town accept paint for recycling between May 1st and October 15th. Towns will accept latex or oil based paint and stains.
Only paint may be left at the transfer stations.
The paint cans (gallon or quart) need to be ½ full or better to be recycled.
Empty open and dry containers may be thrown out with the regular trash.
Towns do not collect paint during the winter months because the paint freezes.
Check your Town Handout, email the HRMC, or ask your transfer station attendant for more information.
Fluorescent Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and may not be thrown out. All HRMC member Towns accept fluorescent light bulbs for recycling between May 1st and October 15th. Towns will accept all varieties of fluorescent bulbs. Bulbs must be intact to be recycled. Please be careful when leaving them at the site and check with your attendant. Check your Town Handout, email the HRMC, or ask your transfer station attendant for more information.
Electronics Recycling
All HRMC Towns accept used/old electronics for recycling for a fee.
The Town will accept TV’s, computer screens, computer components and other high end electronic items. Check your Town Handout, email the HRMC, or ask your transfer station attendant for more information.
Do not take units part before leaving
FYI – Kitchen/House Appliances such as microwaves, toasters, fans etc go in the bulk metal recycling box.