Home Massachusetts Middlesex County Recycling in Middlesex County, MA What Middlesex County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 2 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
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County sites and programs Minuteman Household Hazardous Products Regional Facility (60 Hartwell Ave, Lexington) Regional household hazardous waste collections for member towns (Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham, Watertown) at the Minuteman facility inside the Hartwell Avenue Composting Facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington. Held roughly monthly April–November on scheduled Saturdays (plus some weekday/Sunday dates); 2026 ends Sunday, November 15, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Pre-registration online and proof of residency required. Accepts oil- and lead-based paint, automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaners, antifreeze, solvents and mercury products; no water-based paint.
Arlington, Lexington, Waltham, Watertown residents Official page (opens in new tab)
Cities and towns in Middlesex County with their own guides Where this information comes from (4) Where this information comes from Checked October 26, 2026
City of Watertown Public Health: Household Hazardous Waste (Minuteman facility) (opens in new tab) · City of Watertown Public Health Department Only residents of Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham and Watertown may use Minuteman collections, and they must pre-register online. Checked October 26, 2026. Water-based (latex) paints are not accepted at Minuteman collections. Checked October 26, 2026. City of Waltham: 2026-27 Recycling & Trash Brochure (opens in new tab) · City of Waltham Recycling Department Minuteman accepts oil- and lead-based paint, automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaners, antifreeze and mercury products. Checked October 26, 2026. Automotive batteries are on the Minuteman acceptable items list. Checked October 26, 2026. “Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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