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Wellesley hazardous waste day and paint drop-off

Paint cans, a gas can and household cleaning bottles on a shelf in a suburban Massachusetts garage

The next HHW day

The town says the next Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held in the spring of 2027. No date is posted as of November 2026. Check wellesleyma.gov/728 or call 781-235-7600 ext. 3345. The RDF holds one Hazardous Waste Day a year.

At the event, waste is accepted only from pickup truck beds, trunks and the back of SUVs, and residents may not exit their vehicle. Anything not in its original container must be labeled, and containers are not returned.

What is and is not accepted

Accepted: acids, fiberglass resins, solvent adhesives, oil-based stains, gasoline, kerosene, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, brake fluid, bleach, drain cleaners and oven cleaners.

Not accepted: commercial hazardous waste, construction waste, explosives, infectious waste, radioactive materials, syringes, medications, televisions, tires and latex paint. The Health Department takes medication questions at 781-235-0135. Paint goes to the paint days instead.

Paint drop-off and the year-round options

Paint drop-off is the first Thursday of the month, April to October, 3 to 6 p.m. The 2026 dates were April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3 and October 1; the next series has not been posted. Interior and exterior latex, oil-based alkyd and solidified paint are accepted. Creosote, turpentine, other solvents and unmarked containers are not.

For chemicals before spring, Clean Harbors at 800-444-4244 and Veolia at 508-234-4440 accept hazardous waste year round for a fee. Empty paint cans can go in the household trash; if a can is under three-quarters full, mix kitty litter in until it dries.

What JUNKRUN does and does not take

We do not take paint, fuel, solvents, propane tanks or other hazardous materials, so they must go to one of the options above. We do carry out everything around them: the shelves, the old refrigerator beside the paint cans, the bags from a garage cleanout.

If a basement or garage has a pile of chemicals mixed with junk, set the chemicals aside before we arrive. Text a photo of the rest and we quote the flat price.

Wellesley paint and hazardous waste options

ItemWhereWhen
Latex, oil and solidified paintRDF, 169 Great Plain AveFirst Thursday, April to October, 3 to 6 p.m.
Acids, pesticides, gasoline, pool chemicalsRDF Hazardous Waste DaySpring 2027, date not posted
Chemicals before springClean Harbors 800-444-4244 or Veolia 508-234-4440Any time, for a fee
MedicationsHealth Department, 781-235-0135Call for guidance

Local resources in Wellesley

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 Wellesley hazardous waste day?

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The next one is in the spring of 2027. The town has not posted a date. Call 781-235-7600 ext. 3345.

Where do I take paint in Wellesley?

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The RDF on the first Thursday of each month from April to October, 3 to 6 p.m. Latex, oil-based and solidified paint are accepted.

Can I bring chemicals to the Wellesley RDF any day?

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No. Hazardous waste is accepted only on the designated day. Clean Harbors and Veolia take it year round for a fee.

Does Wellesley take old TVs on hazardous waste day?

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No. TVs are on the not-accepted list for that day. The RDF takes televisions and computers for recycling on regular days.

Sources

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

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