Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Collection Registration

  • Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Collection Registration

    April 2026

  • The Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste events are held once a month from April until November at the Lexington Compost Facility located at:

    60 Hartwell Avenue
    Lexington, MA 02421

    Registration is required and closes 24 hours before each collection event or when the event is full, whichever happens first. 

    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. 

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Our drop-off schedule is divided into 30-minute increments.

    If you select 10:00 AM, your time slot is 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. If you select 12:30 PM, your time slot is 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

    IMPORTANT: You will be required to provide proof of residence when you arrive. Please have your driver's license or another valid form of identification ready to prevent delays. 

  • Please review these important collection event reminders to help reduce wait times, promote public safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

    • Have your ID and proof of residency ready when you arrive
    • Remain in your vehicle at all times. 
    • Place all hazardous waste in the trunk of your vehicle (or the bed of a pick-up truck). 
    • Containers used to transport waste will not be returned. 
    • REMINDER: Water-based paints will NOT be accepted. 

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