Hazardous Household Waste Disposal
An annual collection event is held for Florence, Leeds and Northampton residents in mid May for the normal types of household waste (PDF). Pre-registration is required, and arrangements may be made for small business participation. Contact us in April or early May to preregister.
Important details:
- Water-based paints (e.g. latex paint) are not accepted at this event. Water-based paint disposal information (PDF)
- Transfer station permit holders may drop off fluorescent bulbs; automotive, NiCad, and button batteries; and unmixed automotive oil, gasoline, and antifreeze year-round at one of the two City transfer stations.
- Year-round collection programs exist for needles and lancets and unwanted medication. They are not collected during the May event.
Northampton's next collection is scheduled for May 18, 2019. Pre-registration will begin in April 2019.
Other Alternatives
If you are unable to make the May collection date, Northampton residents willing to pay the disposal cost may participate in yearly collection events held in neighboring communities (pdf). There is also a year-round, drop-off handling facility in Westfield, MA, which also offers a pick-up service for many forms of hazardous waste.