Household Hazardous Waste

Automotive Waste

Safe handling of automotive wastes.
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Checklist for a Hazard-Free Home

Concerns about asbestos, lead, and other household hazards to note when buying or selling a home.
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Collection assistance for municipalities

Guidance for municipalities in collecting, managing, and recycling common hazardous products.
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Electronics (E-Waste) Recycling

Resources for proper recycling of electronic devices.
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Green Living

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
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Hazardous Household Products: Handling & Management

Essential information on the handling and management of various hazardous household products.
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Massachusetts Collection Centers for Hazardous Household Products

Collection centers around the state.
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Massachusetts/Rhode Island Regional Center for Poison Control & Prevention

A not-for-profit organization that provides assistance and expertise in the medical diagnosis, management and prevention of poisonings involving the people of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
RCPCP Web site

Medical Wastes

Needles & Syringes: Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations, guidelines and collection center list
DPH Web site

Mercury

Information about mercury and its safe handling and disposal.
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Mercury Product Recycling Drop-Off Locations

Find a location near you for recycling products containing mercury.
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National Institutes of Health Household Products Database

NIH's resources on hazardous household products.
NIH Web site

Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products

MassDEP's resources on safe disposal of medical and personal care products.
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Recycling in My Community

Find a local recycling center, learn what can be recycled, and more.
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