Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant funds private organizations to establish or upgrade hazardous waste collection centers in Massachusetts, promoting safer environmental and public health practices.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Questions deadline) | August 21, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$750,000 per award; 24-month project period; minimum 25% applicant match required
Summary: Supports private organizations in Massachusetts to establish or expand household hazardous waste collection programs, promoting safe management and disposal.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted online; only Massachusetts-based, properly licensed entities are eligible.
Description
This program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), provides substantial grant funding to private organizations (for-profit or non-profit) for the establishment, expansion, or enhancement of household hazardous waste (HHW) collection operations in Massachusetts. The initiative aims to create new permanent HHW centers or improve existing ones, facilitating increased diversion of toxic materials from the waste stream and reducing environmental and public health risks. Eligible projects include site preparation, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades that support the safe collection, sorting, and processing of a comprehensive range of hazardous household products.
