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Milton Household Hazardous Waste Day, 2026

Paint cans, cleaner bottles and a propane tank on a folding table in a cold December parking lot with orange cones

The date and what the town accepts

The town's page says the HHW day was postponed to Saturday, December 5, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, weather dependent at 629 Randolph Ave. The original date was September 26, and the 2026-2027 printed guide still shows it, so do not rely on the mailer. Residents can dispose of most household hazardous items, including cleaners, solvents, poisons and oil-based paints, free of charge.

December 5 is also the day the Recycling Center is open in the same yard, 9 to 12, so one trip can cover both. Check the town page the day before in case of a weather change.

What to leave out and where else to go

Latex paint can go in the regular trash once it is dry: stir in cat litter or sawdust and let it harden. Oil-based paint is the item the event is for. Rechargeable, button and lithium batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and mercury items are free at the Recycling Center on its Saturdays, and batteries can go to the Town Hall Engineering Mini Recycle Center on weekdays. Used motor oil is $4 for up to three gallons at the DPW yard on weekdays, stickers or a personal check only.

If you cannot wait: Clean Harbors at 1 Hills Avenue, Braintree takes household hazardous waste on the second Saturday of each month for $3.00 per pound. That is Nov 14 and Dec 12, 2026 on the second Saturday rule. The two town pages give the hours as 8 to 11 and 8 to 12, so call 877-333-4244 first. No 2027 Milton date was posted in November 2026.

Cleaning out a house with chemicals in it

Estates, basements and garages in Milton often hold decades of paint cans, solvents, propane tanks and old pool chemicals. Keep the chemicals in one box, apart from everything else, and take them to the December 5 event. We take everything else: furniture, shelving, appliances, bags of clothing and the empty cans after the paint is gone. A $319 half trailer clears a typical garage once the chemicals are out, and one visit is $159 at minimum.

Before you go to Milton's hazardous waste day

  • Check miltonma.gov/363/Household-Hazardous-Waste the night before; the date moved once already.
  • Keep items in their original containers, upright, in a box in your trunk.
  • Bring oil-based paint, solvents, cleaners and poisons; latex paint goes in the trash once dried out.
  • Do not mix chemicals or pour them down a drain.
  • Arrive between 9 a.m. and 12 noon at 629 Randolph Ave.; the Recycling Center is open the same morning.

Local resources in Milton

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 Milton's hazardous waste day in 2026?

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Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 629 Randolph Ave. It was postponed from September 26 and is weather dependent.

Is Milton's hazardous waste day free?

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Yes, for residents. The town page says most household hazardous items can be disposed of free of charge.

How do I dispose of oil-based paint in Milton?

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Bring it to the town's hazardous waste day, or to Clean Harbors in Braintree on the second Saturday of the month for $3.00 per pound.

Can I throw out latex paint in Milton?

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Yes, once it is dry. Mix in cat litter or sawdust and put it in the trash.

Where do I take old medicines in Milton?

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The MedReturn kiosk at the Milton Police Station, 40 Highland St., open 24 hours a day and free.

Sources

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

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