Household hazardous waste in Plymouth, MA
How the Plymouth collections work
The town's Energy and Environment department coordinates Plymouth's collections with the South Shore Recycling Cooperative. The page says Plymouth hosts two collections per year in the spring and fall and anyone with proof of Plymouth residency may attend at no charge, trash service not required. The town's page adds that Plymouth residents may attend most of the other 10 to 12 SSRC collections a year at no charge. Registration is required: register online or call 781-243-1132. Questions go to 508-322-3369.
The fall 2026 flyer, hosted on the town's site, lists 10/24 Plymouth among six fall dates, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and says the location is revealed on the registration form.
What to bring, what to leave home
Accepted at all SSRC events, per the fall 2026 flyer: adhesives, fiberglass resins, oil-based paint and stains, solvent-based hobby supplies, solvents, automotive fluids, antifreeze, flammable liquids and aerosols, gasoline in DOT-approved cans, and marine, auto and spray paints. Flares are accepted at the Plymouth collections in addition The flyer also marks tires at Plymouth: up to 6 off-rim tires at no cost, Plymouth County residents only.
Not accepted: latex and acrylic paint, prescription medication, sharps, lead-acid batteries and industrial waste. Pack items in boxes, not bags, in the trunk or rear of the vehicle, and stay in the car. The SSRC subsidizes up to 50 gallons of liquid or 100 pounds of solid per household per season; larger amounts are charged ($35 under 10 gallons or 20 pounds, $59 for each further 25 gallons or 50 pounds).
Between collection days: year-round options
Propane tanks, motor oil, antifreeze, and auto and rechargeable batteries can go to the Manomet Transfer Station year-round with town trash service or a Recycling Only pass ($60 for FY27). Propane tanks carry a $2 fee at the station. Latex paint is not accepted at Manomet anymore: let it dry with cat litter or paint hardener, then put it in the trash with the lid off. Usable latex can go to Recolor Paints in Hanover for a small fee.
Used prescription drugs go in the Police Department drop box at 20 Long Pond Road, free. Needles and sharps are handled by BAMSI in Plymouth. Oil-based stain and solvents wait for a collection day or the next SSRC event, so set them aside before a cleanout crew arrives.
Where Plymouth household hazardous items go
| Item | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil-based paint, stains, solvents | SSRC collection (spring, fall) | Free to Plymouth residents up to 50 gal. or 100 lb. |
| Latex paint | Dry out, trash with lid off (or Recolor, Hanover) | No station fee; Recolor charges a small fee |
| Motor oil, antifreeze, auto batteries | Manomet station, year-round | Needs town trash service or Recycling Only pass |
| Propane tanks | Manomet station, see attendant | $2 per tank |
| Prescription drugs | Police Department box, 20 Long Pond Rd | Free |
| Sharps and needles | BAMSI (town guide) | Call the number in the guide |
| Fluorescent tubes, CFL bulbs | Manomet station, see attendant | None listed |
Local resources in Plymouth
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Plymouth Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
Office hours Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Permits also sell online or at the Tax Collector's Office, 26 Court Street. In Plymouth itself.
159 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 - Hazardous waste
South Shore Recycling Cooperative household hazardous waste collections
Plymouth hosts two a year (spring and fall) and residents may attend most other SSRC events free with proof of residency. Register online or call 781-243-1132.
Collection sites are given on the registration form; the fall 2026 Plymouth event was Oct. 24 - Town
Plymouth Police Department medication drop box
Listed in the town's A-to-Z disposal guide as the disposal point for prescription drugs. In Plymouth itself.
20 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 - Transfer station
Manomet Transfer Station
Open 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat; closed Wed and Thu. A town vehicle permit is required for entry, with a $100 fine without one. In Plymouth itself.
350 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Quick answers
When is Plymouth's household hazardous waste day?
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The fall 2026 collection was Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The town has not posted spring 2027 dates; check the SSRC site or call 781-329-8318.
Is Plymouth hazardous waste handled by Barnstable County?
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No. Plymouth is in Plymouth County. Its program runs through the South Shore Recycling Cooperative, and Plymouth residents may attend most SSRC collections with proof of residency.
Do I have to register for the Plymouth hazardous waste collection?
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Yes. Registration is required for all attendees, online or by calling 781-243-1132. Bring proof of residency.
What do I do with old latex paint in Plymouth?
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Plymouth no longer takes paint at the transfer station. Dry it out with cat litter or paint hardener and put it in the trash with the lid off, or ask Recolor Paints in Hanover about reusable paint.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Plymouth before you go.
- Town of Plymouth: Household Hazardous Waste Collection: “Plymouth hosts two collections per year in the spring and fall.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- South Shore Recycling Cooperative: Fall 2026 flyer (hosted by the Town of Plymouth): “10/24 Plymouth” · accessed November 6, 2026
- South Shore Recycling Cooperative: Household Hazardous Waste Collections: “Latex paint is NOT hazardous and is not collected at HHW Collections.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Town of Plymouth: Paint Disposal: “The Town no longer accepts paint at the Manomet Transfer Station.” · accessed November 6, 2026
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