Text a photo →
Haulers

Household hazardous waste day in Salem, MA

A cardboard box on a garage floor holding paint cans, a propane cylinder and batteries beside a wooden workbench

The next Salem day

The city says the next Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held in spring 2027 at Beverly High School, date to be determined. Bring proof of Salem residency. The district's 2026 schedule shows Salem's own event was September 12 at Salem High School, 77 Willson Street, and the city's trash rules page adds that Salem residents can use Beverly's day on the fourth Saturday in April. Questions go to the Board of Health, 978-741-1800.

The city's trash rules page lists what cannot go out with trash: tires, fluorescent bulbs, TVs, computers, propane tanks, paints, batteries, used motor oil and chemicals. Checked November 2026.

What you can do before spring

Salem is part of the Northeast District 2 reciprocal arrangement. The 2026 schedule lists a Danvers event on Saturday, November 21, 8 a.m. to noon at Danvers High School, 60 Cabot Road. Confirm with the Board of Health at 978-741-1800 that Salem residents are covered and what to bring; the sheet also lists car-volume limits and, for some events, cash or check only.

Fluorescent and CFL bulbs and mercury items go to the shed at DPS, 5 Jefferson Avenue, in city business hours. Electronics, TVs and Freon appliances can go to the Salem High School E-Waste day on Saturday, December 12, 8 a.m. to noon. Clean Harbors in Braintree (781-380-7100) and NEDT (866-769-1621) are the private options the district lists when no event is scheduled, at your own cost.

What hazardous waste means for a clear-out

The district sheet lists acids, oil-based paint and thinners, stains, pesticides, aerosol cans, mercury items, many batteries and cleaners as hazardous. Latex paint is not accepted.

JunkRun cannot take hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, propane), so a garage clean-out has to be split. Put the paint and propane in a box and keep it separate, in a cool, dry spot away from heat, and we take everything else: furniture, shelving, appliances, bagged junk. A quarter trailer is $209, a half $319, and the minimum is $159.

Hazardous and e-waste dates for Salem residents

  1. Sept 12, 2026

    Salem HHW day, Salem High School (past)

  2. Sat Nov 21, 2026

    Danvers reciprocal HHW event, 8 a.m. to noon, Danvers High School; confirm eligibility with the Board of Health

  3. Sat Dec 12, 2026

    Salem E-Waste day, Salem High School, 8 a.m. to noon (electronics and Freon appliances)

  4. Spring 2027

    Salem HHW day at Beverly High School, date to be determined

Local resources in Salem

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 hazardous waste day in Salem?

+

Salem's next day is spring 2027 at Beverly High School, date to be determined. Its 2026 day was September 12.

Where do I take paint and propane in Salem right now?

+

There is no Salem event until spring. The district lists a Danvers event Nov 21 and private firms such as Clean Harbors. Call the Board of Health at 978-741-1800.

Does Salem take latex paint on hazardous waste day?

+

No. The district sheet says latex paint is not allowed.

Can I take old light bulbs anywhere in Salem?

+

Fluorescent and CFL bulbs go to the shed at DPS, 5 Jefferson Avenue, during city business hours.

Sources

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

Related

Hauled from
$159
Get my priceText