Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant
This grant funds private organizations in Massachusetts to establish or expand household hazardous waste collection programs, aiming to reduce environmental toxicity and protect public health.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Questions deadline) | August 7, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $50,000–$750,000 per applicant; 24-month project period; 25% minimum matching funds required.
Summary: Supports private organizations in Massachusetts to establish and operate household hazardous waste collection programs, promoting safer disposal and reducing environmental toxicity.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), provides funding to private organizations (for-profit or non-profit) to establish or expand household hazardous waste (HHW) collection programs in Massachusetts. The initiative aims to increase opportunities for residents and small businesses to safely divert hazardous waste from the general waste stream, thereby reducing environmental toxicity and protecting public health. Eligible projects include the creation or enhancement of permanent facilities and infrastructure for the collection, sorting, and safe disposal of hazardous household products.
