Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Wastes are chemicals that are used in our daily lives and can be found in most of our homes - in the workshop, under the sink, and in the garage. These chemicals are corrosive, flammable, toxic, or reactive, and can cause damage to the environment and/or public health if they are not handled and disposed of properly. The City of Nashua and surrounding communities work together to provide opportunities for residents to safely dispose of unwanted hazardous waste. Residents of Nashua, as well as Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Pelham and Windham are eligible to participate in any of the events.


Collections

Household Hazardous Waste Collections will resume in April for the 2023 season. There are five drop-off locations scheduled in Nashua for 2023.

There is one drop-off location scheduled at the Pelham Transfer Station in Pelham, NH for 2023.

The cost is $15 per vehicle, for up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds. Please carpool if possible! 

Dates and Times

2023 Schedule for Household Hazardous Waste events:

  • Saturday, April 22, 8am-12pm, 25 Crown Street, Nashua
  • Thursday, June 1, 3pm-7pm, 25 Crown Street, Nashua
  • Saturday, August 5, 8am-12pm, 25 Crown Street, Nashua
  • Saturday, August 26, 8am-12pm, 33 Newcomb Field Parkway, Pelham
  • Saturday, October 7, 8am-12pm, 25 Crown Street, Nashua
  • Saturday, November 4, 8am-12pm, 25 Crown Street, Nashua

Nashua Regional Planning Commission

For more information on Household Hazardous Waste, including what's acceptable at the events and earth-friendly alternatives to hazardous products, check the website of the Nashua Regional Planning Commission.

HHHW 2023 Schedule

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How to Safely Handle & Transport Household Hazardous Waste

  • Keep materials in original containers, securely closed. Leaking or broken containers must be placed inside other containers.
  • Pack containers in sturdy boxes lined with a trash bag and if necessary, padded with newspapers.
  • Never mix chemicals together.
  • Never smoke or eat while handling or transporting hazardous materials.
  • Leave children and pets at home when transporting hazardous waste to a collection event.
  • At the collection site, do not leave your vehicle unless instructed to do so.

View our Household Hazardous Waste Primer Flyer (PDF) for more information.