The Town of Hingham Department of Public Works in coordination with the South Shore Recycling Cooperative ("SSRC"), conducts one Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection annually, typically in the spring (scroll down for more information).
Anyone with proof of Hingham residency may attend this event at no charge by pre-registering online through South Shore Recycling Cooperative website - click here. Note: Residents may only attend one HHW event per season.
For dates and time look for signs; check the town website; Hingham Journal; South Shore Recycling Cooperative website; or call the Department of Public Works at 781-741-1430. All residents must pre-register for an event through South Shore Recycling Cooperative website - click here.
Accepted hazardous wastes include oil based paints, insecticides/pesticides, and household chemicals. See South Shore Recycling Cooperative website for materials accepted.