Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding Service
Sponsored by E.L. Harvey at the Gardner Landfill, 744 West Street (Gardner Residents Only)
- June 14, 2025 (No Shredding this date)
- November 15, 2025 (Shredding available)
These are Saturdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
REGISTRATION NO LONGER REQUIRED, Registration is no longer required, however proof of residency (State issued ID) will be necessary at the site.
- Vehicles will be taken in turn, beginning at 9 a.m.
- Fifty gallons of material maximum per vehicle however only 5 gallons of gasoline per vehicle.
- To transport your materials safely: Leave materials in original containers. DO NOT mix chemicals. Use sturdy boxes, not bags, to pack your material. DO NOT smoke near the material.
- Contractor reserves the right to reject unacceptable material.
The following SHOULD be brought to the Hazardous Household products collection:
| Antifreeze* | DDT | Furniture Polish | Motor oil* |
| Rodent Killers | Art/photography Supplies | Disinfectants | Gasoline |
| Moth balls | Septic tank cleaners | Automotive fluids | Dry gas |
| Herbicides | Muriatic acid | Spot removers/solvent | Button batteries* |
| Drain cleaners | Insect pump spray | Pesticides | Thermostats* |
| Creosote | Engine degreaser | Kerosene | Toilet bowl cleaners |
| Varnishes | Flea killers | Lead acid batteries* | Rechargeable batteries |
| Metal polish | Chemistry sets | Fluorescent bulbs* | Nickel-Cadmium* |
| Paint: oil, marine, lead, hobby | Wood preservatives | Wood stain |
Please do not bring
| Air fresheners/deodorizers | Cosmetics | Medical, infectious waste | Alkaline/carbon zinc batteries |
| Empty containers | Nail polish | Ammunition | Explosives |
| Oven cleaners, scouring powder | Asbestos | Fertilizer w/out pesticides | PCB's (transformers, ballasts) |
| Car waxes/polishes | Glass & window cleaner | Propane tanks, cylinders | Latex products (ex. driveway sealers) |
| Smoke detectors (radioactive) | Latex paint | Car batteries |