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Household hazardous waste in Eastham, MA

Crates of household hazardous waste such as paint cans and chemical bottles on a concrete floor in a municipal garage bay on Cape Cod

The 2026 schedule and who runs it

The Barnstable County Hazardous Materials Program runs the events. Its 2026 flyer lists May 16, 2026, 9am to Noon at the Eastham DPW and Natural Resources Building, 555 Old Orchard Rd. and September 19, 2026, 9am to Noon in Orleans at 40 Giddiah Hill Rd.. Both dates have passed as of November 2026. The town's Solid Waste page says Eastham and Orleans hold joint events, one in each Town. We found no 2027 dates posted. The flyer points to loveyourlocalwater.org for details. Call 1-800-319-2783 before planning around a date.

Fees: residents participate for free, and proof of residency is required.

Who counts as a resident, including cottage owners

The county's visitor form defines it broadly: Do you live on Cape Cod for ANY part of the year? If yes, you count as a resident of the town where you spend time, so a part-year Eastham owner can attend. Someone who lives elsewhere on the Cape and wants an event outside their own region is a visitor, who must register, get authorization and pay by check or card to Barnstable County; the form asks you to call the program manager at 774-487-8802 for a quote. Bring something that shows an Eastham address, such as a tax bill or utility bill, since proof of residency is required.

What to bring, what to leave, and what we cannot take

The flyer lists leftover paints and stains (latex acceptance varies by town), lawn and garden products, household cleaners, auto and boat fluids, pool chemicals and mercury items such as thermostats. The transfer station guide adds paints, polishes and stains, no latex or acrylics and pesticides, degreasers, asphalt sealers and photo chemicals. Do not bring unknown or unlabeled material, medical waste or sharps. The flyer sends flares, medications and sharps questions to the program.

JUNKRUN does not haul hazardous waste. We take the rest of the garage: shelving, a ladder, boxes and an old workbench, once the paint and fluids are gone. A quarter trailer is ${p:quarter}, a half ${p:half}, with a ${min} minimum.

2026 collection dates, and what is still unknown

  1. Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon

    Eastham event at the DPW building, 555 Old Orchard Road. Past.

  2. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    Cape Cod latex paint take-back day at Tony Kent Arena in Dennis. Past; HazMat not accepted.

  3. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon

    Orleans event, 40 Giddiah Hill Road; open to Eastham residents. Past.

  4. 2027

    Dates not posted on the pages we checked (November 2026). Call 1-800-319-2783 or check loveyourlocalwater.org.

Local resources in Eastham

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Quick answers

When is Eastham hazardous waste day?

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The 2026 event was May 16, and the paired Orleans event September 19. No 2027 dates were posted when we checked in November 2026.

Does the Eastham Transfer Station take hazardous waste?

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The guide's prohibited list includes explosives, corrosives and special waste such as asbestos, and sends hazardous products to the county events. Call 774-801-0520, option 2 if unsure.

Can a seasonal homeowner attend?

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The county defines a resident as anyone who lives in a Cape town for any part of the year. Bring proof of an Eastham address.

Can I bring latex paint?

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The county flyer says latex acceptance varies by town, and the Eastham guide says no latex or acrylics. A separate Cape Cod latex take-back day was held August 1, 2026 in Dennis.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Eastham before you go.

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