Drop-off Day on May 2 for Household Hazardous Waste for New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Freetown Residents

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will host a Household Hazardous Waste Drop‑Off Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Boulevard, New Bedford.

The free event is open to residents of New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Freetown with proof of residency. In addition to this event, New Bedford and Dartmouth residents will have opportunities to attend household hazardous waste events hosted by other participating communities.

May 2 Household Hazardous Waste Drop‑Off Day

Pre-registration is required. Residents must sign up for a time slot by visiting gnbrrmdistrict.org. Participants are asked to arrive as close to their scheduled time as possible to help manage traffic and ensure efficient service. Residents without internet access may call (508) 979-1493 to register.

Examples of accepted waste include oil-based paints, paint thinner, pesticides, household cleaners, and old gasoline. For a detailed list, please visit gnbrrmdistrict.org/hazardous-waste/.

Please note the following restrictions:

• Latex paint is not accepted. If latex paint cannot be reused or donated, it should be dried out and disposed of in regular household trash.
• Do not bring items accepted at your local transfer station or recycling center, including antifreeze, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury-containing devices, motor oil, propane or other tanks and cylinders, televisions, or computer monitors.
• The maximum amount accepted per household is 25 gallons or 50 pounds.
• This event is for households only. No businesses, schools, or contractors will be permitted.

The event will take place at the Crapo Hill Landfill, where traffic will flow in one direction only. Participants must enter through the New Bedford Business Park. While GPS systems may suggest alternate routes, drivers using those routes will be required to turn around and re-enter through the Business Park.

Opportunities to Attend Household Hazardous Waste Events in Other Communities

New Bedford and Dartmouth residents who are unable to attend the May 2 event may participate in one additional Household Hazardous Waste collection event through the District’s involvement in the Southeast Massachusetts Household Hazardous Waste Consortium. The cost to participate in these events is covered by the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District.

The events are:

• Walpole – Saturday,May 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Ashland – Saturday,May 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Franklin – Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – only accepts oil-based paints, varnishes, lacquers, thinners, and paint stripper
• Norfolk – Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Medfield – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Sharon – Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Holliston – Saturday,July 11, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

To attend one of these events, residents must obtain a Visitor Authorization Form, a paper form that must be brought to the event and presented to the event attendant. Residents must obtain the Visitor Authorization Form no later than a week before the event. Residents that do not obtain a Visitor Authorization Form will not be allowed to attend these additional events. Proof of residency is required to obtain a visitor authorization form and proof of residency matching the name on the form must be presented to the event attendant. The same disposal limit applies: 25 gallons or 50 pounds per household.

Visitor Authorization Forms must be requested in person and are available at:

• New Bedford and Dartmouth residents:
  • Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District
  • Crapo Hill Landfill – Scale House
  • 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford
  • Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am- 3:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am- 11:00 am.
• New Bedford residents:
  • City of New Bedford Department of Facilities and Fleet Management
  • 294 Liberty Street, New Bedford
  • Available hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Dartmouth residents:
  • Town of Dartmouth Department of Public Works
  • 759 Russells Mill Road, Dartmouth
  • Open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Participants will receive the event location along with a list of approved materials and are required to comply with the guidelines at each event.

For more information, please contact the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District by email at Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org, by phone at (508) 979-1493, or by text message at (774) 503-0254.