The events take place on Saturdays in four Boston neighborhoods and are only open to City residents.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• We don’t take paint and motor oil from businesses.
• We won’t take paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners that aren’t in original containers.
• Containers need to have labels that we can read.
• The most that you can give us is 20 containers.
• We don’t take aerosol paint cans.
• You need to show us proof of your Boston residency.

recycling paint and motor oil

The events take place on Saturdays in four Boston neighborhoods and are only open to City residents.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• We don’t take paint and motor oil from businesses.
• We won’t take paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners that aren’t in original containers.
• Containers need to have labels that we can read.
• The most that you can give us is 20 containers.
• We don’t take aerosol paint cans.
• You need to show us proof of your Boston residency.

recycling paint and motor oil

The events take place on Saturdays in four Boston neighborhoods and are only open to City residents.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• We don’t take paint and motor oil from businesses.
• We won’t take paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners that aren’t in original containers.
• Containers need to have labels that we can read.
• The most that you can give us is 20 containers.
• We don’t take aerosol paint cans.
• You need to show us proof of your Boston residency.

recycling paint and motor oil

The events take place on Saturdays in four Boston neighborhoods and are only open to City residents.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• We don’t take paint and motor oil from businesses.
• We won’t take paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners that aren’t in original containers.
• Containers need to have labels that we can read.
• The most that you can give us is 20 containers.
• We don’t take aerosol paint cans.
• You need to show us proof of your Boston residency.

recycling paint and motor oiL

COVID-19 update: Due to the public health emergency, there are certain restrictions in place for our hazardous waste dropoff events:

• You will need to stay in your car at all times during our dropoff events.
• To limit contact, we will not return containers back to you.
• All waste must be in the trunk of your car or in the bed of your truck.
• If your waste is inside your car when you arrive — instead of your trunk or the bed of your truck — you will be given the option to leave the line of cars, place your waste in the trunk or bed, and then come back through the line.
• Pedestrians and cyclists are welcome to attend. We just ask that you check in with City staff upon entering the property.

• We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us proof of your residency. We will not take any waste from businesses.
• Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
• We offer paper shredding at all of our events. We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
• We accept all clothing and textiles, including pants, coats, hats, and suits. As long as it’s dry and not moldy, we want it. But, there are certain items that we can't accept.
• You can also recycle electronics at this event. We don't take commercial material from businesses. Learn more about what electronics you can — and can't — recycle.

Hazardous waste drop-offs

Please note:

• We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us proof of your residency. We will not take any waste from businesses.
• Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
• We offer paper shredding at all of our events. We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
• We accept all clothing and textiles, including pants, coats, hats, and suits. As long as it’s dry and not moldy, we want it. But, there are certain items that we can't accept.
• You can also recycle electronics at this event. We don't take commercial material from businesses. Learn more about what electronics you can — and can't — recycle.

Please see the Hazardous Waste Drop-Offs page for a complete list of accepted items:

Hazardous waste drop-offs

Please note:

• We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us proof of your residency. 
• We accept all clothing and textiles as long as they are clean, dry, and odorless. 
• Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
• We offer paper shredding at all of our events. We will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents.
• We reserve the right to reject any material that does not meet our regulations. 
• We do not accept any waste from businesses. Learn more about what materials are accepted at this event: 

Hazardous waste drop-offs