The Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Facility usually hosts eight annual collection events.
Registration is required and closes 24 hours before each collection event or when the event is full, whichever happens first.
Events are typically held at the Hartwell Avenue Composting Facility from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM unless specified otherwise. The September 17, 2025, event will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
60 Hartwell Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
Only residents from the following member communities can register for these events: Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham, Watertown, and Winchester.
Accepted items include household cleaners, oil-based paints & stains, pool, lawn & garden chemicals, automotive products, propane tanks, and more. A full list of accepted items is posted on the Town of Lexington's website.
Items we will not accept include:
- Water-based paints (Latex, Acrylic, Vinyl, Chalk)
- Commercial hazardous waste
- Empty aerosol cans
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Medical waste (needles, syringes, prescription drugs)
- Tires
- Electronics
- Alkaline Batteries
- See the full list of unacceptable items on the Town of Lexington's website.
Please complete this registration form to secure your spot at an upcoming collection event.