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Household hazardous waste in Wellfleet

Paint cans, cleaner bottles and spray containers on a shelf in a Cape Cod garage

The county collection

Town residents participate for free; proof of residency is required, and non-residents must register in advance. The 2026 Wellfleet schedule listed June 6 at the Wellfleet Transfer Station, 370 Coles Neck Rd., August 1 at the Truro Recycling Center and October 3 at the Provincetown Transfer Station, all Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. The 2026 season has ended and the 2027 schedule will be posted in spring 2027.

Accepted: paints and stains, lawn and garden chemicals, household cleaners, automotive and boat fluids, pool chemicals and mercury items. Not accepted: unknown materials and medical waste. Contact Anthony Gerace at 1-800-319-2783 or anthony.gerace@capecod.gov.

What the Transfer Station takes meanwhile

The station cannot take chemicals: it does not have a place for chemicals, cleaners, sealants or unknown liquids or aerosols. It does take oil-based paint, stain, and latex paint from April to October; completely dried paint goes in the trash. Spray cans are refused. The universal waste list covers rechargeable and button batteries, mercury-containing products, antifreeze and motor oil, and fire extinguishers carry a $6 charge.

The county says latex paint is not hazardous waste and tells residents to contact their town. Wellfleet's own paint drop-off takes it April to October.

Cleanouts and the sorting problem

A cottage cleanout turns up half-used stain, pool chemicals, boat fluids and old pesticides. Store them upright in a cool, dry place away from living space and out of reach of renters until the next collection. Do not mix liquids, and keep them in the original containers.

JUNKRUN does not haul hazardous waste: no paint, solvents, fuel, pool chemicals or batteries. We take furniture, appliances, mattresses and general junk from $159. If a pile includes both, we load the junk and leave the chemicals for the county day.

Where hazardous items go in Wellfleet

ItemWhere in WellfleetWhen
Oil-based paint or stainTransfer Station paint drop-offOpen station hours
Latex paintTransfer Station paint drop-offApril to October only
Pesticides, solvents, pool chemicalsCounty hazardous waste day2027 dates posted spring 2027
Motor oil, antifreezeTransfer Station universal waste areaOpen station hours
Rechargeable and button batteriesTransfer Station universal waste areaOpen station hours
Fire extinguisherTransfer Station, $6Open station hours
Unknown or unlabeled liquidsThe town says wait for a county day, but the county list refuses unlabeled materials. Call 1-800-319-2783 first.2027 dates posted spring 2027

Local resources in Wellfleet

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 Wellfleet hazardous waste day in 2027?

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The county has not posted 2027 dates. It says the schedule will be posted in spring 2027; call 1-800-319-2783.

Is it free for Wellfleet residents?

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Yes, with proof of residency. Non-residents must register in advance.

Can I bring paint to the Wellfleet Transfer Station?

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Oil-based paint and stain, yes. Latex paint April to October only. No spray cans.

Can I leave chemicals with a hauler?

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JUNKRUN does not haul hazardous waste. Keep them for the county day.

Sources

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

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