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Household hazardous waste in Orleans: the Eastham-Orleans collection

Folding tables and plastic bins of household chemicals in a paved Cape Cod public works yard with traffic cones and pitch pines in autumn

Dates, locations and rules

The county's Orleans listing says it is a regional program with Eastham, all collections are Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., town residents participate for free with proof of residency, and non-residents register in advance on the website. The two 2026 collections were Saturday, May 16 at the Eastham DPW, 555 Old Orchard Road, and Saturday, September 19 at the Orleans DPW, 40 Giddiah Hill Road.

Both have passed. The county page says the 2026 collection season has ended and that 2027 schedules and brochures will be posted in spring 2027. We have no dates to give for 2027, so check the county page in spring 2027. Questions: Anthony Gerace, 1-800-319-2783.

What is accepted and what is refused

Orleans accepts paints, garden chemicals, cleaners, automotive fluids, pool chemicals and mercury items; it does not accept unknown materials or medical waste. The county's full list of accepted items includes oil-based paint, stains, varnish, thinners, pesticides, drain cleaners, gasoline and brake fluid, lithium batteries and mercury thermometers.

Not accepted at HHW events: household and vehicle batteries (other than lithium), propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, empty aerosol cans, and fluorescent tubes. The Orleans Transfer Station is where several of those go instead: its recycling list covers batteries, fluorescent tubes and compact bulbs, empty propane tanks and fire extinguishers, used oil and antifreeze. Latex paint is not hazardous waste, per the county, and acceptance varies by town. Call 508-240-3770 for Orleans.

Cleanouts that hit the gap between events

With two collections a year and none in the off season, an estate or a rental turnover between October and the next spring has nowhere for pesticides, solvents or old stain. Keep them sealed, labeled and out of the haul. JUNKRUN does not take hazardous waste, paint or chemicals. We take the furniture, appliances and household goods around them. Separate the chemicals first and keep them in their original containers.

A flat quarter trailer is $209 and a half $319. Tell us what is in the garage when you book.

Orleans HHW collection, 2026 season

  1. Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    Eastham DPW, 555 Old Orchard Road (passed)

  2. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    Orleans DPW, 40 Giddiah Hill Road (passed)

  3. Spring 2027

    County posts the 2027 schedule and town brochures; no dates posted as of November 2026

Local resources in Orleans

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 Orleans hazardous waste day?

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The 2026 collections, May 16 in Eastham and September 19 in Orleans, have passed. The county says the 2027 schedule will be posted in spring 2027.

Is Orleans hazardous waste collection free?

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Yes for residents, with proof of residency, per the county's Orleans listing. Non-residents must register in advance on the website.

Can I bring latex paint to Orleans hazardous waste day?

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Latex paint is not hazardous waste, per the county. Acceptance varies by town, so call the Transfer Station on 508-240-3770.

Where do I take batteries and light bulbs in Orleans?

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The Transfer Station's recycling list includes auto and rechargeable batteries and fluorescent and compact bulbs.

Sources

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

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