Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding Service

Sponsored by E.L. Harvey:
  • Gardner Landfill, 744 West Street** (Gardner Residents Only) 
  • June 25, 2022  (No Shredding this date) 
  • November 12, 2022 
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:

*Check with recycling center, these items may be collected on a permanent basis.
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*
Car batteries* Engine degreaser Kerosene Toilet bowl cleaners
Creosote Flea killers Lead acid batteries* Rechargeable batteries
Varnishes Chemistry sets Fluorescent bulbs*  Nickel-Cadmium*
Metal polish 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