Love Your Local Water It's a Cape Cod Thing.

Love Your Local Water It's a Cape Cod Thing. Committed to protecting Cape Cod's unconfined sole source aquifer from chemical contamination.

Barnstable County has a strong commitment to water quality, and this commitment is expressed through programs such as household hazardous waste collection events and difficult-to-manage waste programs. WET Festival, the Water Fair, Marine & Road Flare collection, Sharps collection, Mercury collection, Unwanted Medication information, Small Business Hazardous Waste Collections are examples of program, project, and operational offerings.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection season is in full swing across Cape Cod!Now through the fall, Cape residents can sa...
05/29/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Collection season is in full swing across Cape Cod!

Now through the fall, Cape residents can safely dispose of items that don't belong in the trash, including:

✔️ Oil paints and solvents
✔️ Automotive and fuel products
✔️ Household cleaners
✔️ Lawn and garden chemicals
✔️ Mercury-containing items

Proper disposal helps protect Cape Cod's drinking water, local waterways, and the environment we all depend on. It also helps keep first responders safer by removing potentially dangerous materials from homes, garages, sheds, and basements.

⚠️ Before you load up the car, check your town's collection schedule and accepted items. Not everything can be brought to every collection.

👉 Visit www.loveyourlocalwater.org to:
• Find your town's collection brochure
• See what materials are accepted
• Learn what cannot be brought to collections
• Get dates, locations, and program details

Let's clear the clutter and protect the Cape we love. 💙

Eastham & Orleans residents... this is your sign to finally deal with the mystery bottles in the garage 👀This Saturday, ...
05/14/2026

Eastham & Orleans residents... this is your sign to finally deal with the mystery bottles in the garage 👀

This Saturday, May 16, bring your household hazardous waste to the collection at the Eastham DPW.

🕘 9 AM to Noon
📍 555 Old Orchard Road, Eastham

Old oil paints? Harsh cleaners? Lawn chemicals? That half-full container of household cleaner you’ve been avoiding since 2017? Don’t throw it in the trash.

Proper disposal helps protect Cape Cod’s drinking water and keeps dangerous materials out of fires, floods, and emergency situations for our first responders 🚒

Before you load up the car:
Check what’s accepted for your town at www.loveyourlocalwater.org

Let’s clean out the clutter and help protect the Cape we love.

Town of Eastham Town of Orleans, MA

Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee, Joint Base Cape Cod… listen up!Your first Household Hazardous Waste Collection of t...
04/16/2026

Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee, Joint Base Cape Cod… listen up!

Your first Household Hazardous Waste Collection of the season is THIS SATURDAY, April 18 at Sandwich Middle High School.

Time to check under the sink, dig through the garage, and poke around the shed. Got old oil paints, cleaners, lawn chemicals, or those mystery bottles you definitely meant to deal with? Don’t toss them in the trash. Bring them in and help protect Cape Cod’s drinking water.

✨ Bonus: Safe disposal also protects our first responders. In a fire or flood, these materials can be dangerous or even explosive. Cleaning them out helps keep everyone safer.

Before you load up the car:
Not everything is accepted. Check what’s in and what’s out for your town: loveyourlocalwater.org

Let’s clear the clutter and protect the Cape we love. See you in Sandwich on Saturday.

🎉 New year, new you… new seasonal contractor opportunity on Cape Cod?If your 2026 goals include fresh air, flexible hour...
01/02/2026

🎉 New year, new you… new seasonal contractor opportunity on Cape Cod?
If your 2026 goals include fresh air, flexible hours, and doing something that actually helps your community, we’ve got you.
We’re hiring seasonal Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event support contractors - a great fit for anyone who likes staying active, working outdoors, and helping protect Cape Cod’s drinking water.
Here are the details:
✔ Saturday events (April–October)
✔ $25/hr contractor pay
✔ Training provided
✔ Friendly, team-based work
✔ Choose locations across the Cape
✔ Make a real impact by helping residents safely dispose of hazardous materials

Must be 18+, able to lift 30 lbs, and comfortable being on your feet for several hours.

More info & how to apply at https://loom.ly/wJhv4Hc

Know someone looking for a flexible second job or a weekend gig? Tag them!

📢 Extension Services Continue During Federal Government ShutdownEven with the federal government shutdown, Cape Cod Coop...
10/03/2025

📢 Extension Services Continue During Federal Government Shutdown

Even with the federal government shutdown, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is continuing its work for Cape Cod.

From Barnstable County 4-H to food and nutrition programs, from coastal resilience to aquaculture and Love Your Local Water It's a Cape Cod Thing. household hazardous waste collections—our team is here and working for you across all 15 Cape towns.

👉 Read the full update on how Extension services are continuing during the shutdown: https://loom.ly/PHd5r34

At Barnstable County, we are Working For You—today, tomorrow, and every day.

Eastham and Orleans —listen up! Your last Household Hazardous Waste Collection of the 2025 season is THIS SATURDAY, Sept...
09/17/2025

Eastham and Orleans —listen up!

Your last Household Hazardous Waste Collection of the 2025 season is THIS SATURDAY, Sept. 20th at the Orleans DPW.

Time to check under the sink, dig through the garage, and poke around the shed. Got old oil paints, cleaners, lawn chemical, or random mystery bottles you forgot you owned? Don’t toss ’em in the trash—bring them to the collection and help keep Cape Cod’s drinking water clean!

✨Bonus: Getting rid of this stuff also helps keep our first responders safe. In a fire or flood, those chemicals can explode or cause serious harm. Safe disposal = safer homes AND safer communities.

BUT WAIT—before you load up your car:
Not everything is accepted (like latex paint—sorry, nope!).
👉 Grab your town’s brochure at the link www.loveyourlocalwater.org to see exactly what’s in and what’s out.
✅ Households and small businesses are welcome
✅ Safe disposal = safer water for all of us
Let’s clean out the clutter and protect the Cape we love.

Dennis — Your Household Hazardous Waste Collection is THIS SATURDAY, August 2nd, 9am-1pm at the Tony Kent Arena!Time to ...
07/29/2025

Dennis — Your Household Hazardous Waste Collection is THIS SATURDAY, August 2nd, 9am-1pm at the Tony Kent Arena!

Time to check under the sink, dig through the garage, and poke around the shed. Got old oil paints, cleaners, lawn chemical, or random mystery bottles you forgot you owned? Don’t toss ’em in the trash—bring them to the collection and help keep Cape Cod’s drinking water clean!

✨Bonus: Getting rid of this stuff also helps keep our first responders safe. In a fire or flood, those chemicals can explode or cause serious harm. Safe disposal = safer homes AND safer communities.

BUT WAIT—before you load up your car:
Not everything is accepted (like latex paint—sorry, nope!).

👉 Grab your town’s brochure at the link www.loveyourlocalwater.org to see exactly what’s in and what’s out.
✅ Households and small businesses are welcome
✅ Safe disposal = safer water for all of us
Let’s clean out the clutter and protect the Cape we love.

Dennis Police Department Dennis Professional Firefighters Local 2583 Town of Dennis

Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown- Your Household Hazardous Waste Collection is THIS SATURDAY, August 2nd, 9am-noon at t...
07/29/2025

Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown- Your Household Hazardous Waste Collection is THIS SATURDAY, August 2nd, 9am-noon at the Truro Recycling Center!

Time to check under the sink, dig through the garage, and poke around the shed. Got old oil paints, cleaners, lawn chemical, or random mystery bottles you forgot you owned? Don’t toss ’em in the trash—bring them to the collection and help keep Cape Cod’s drinking water clean!

✨Bonus: Getting rid of this stuff also helps keep our first responders safe. In a fire or flood, those chemicals can explode or cause serious harm. Safe disposal = safer homes AND safer communities.

BUT WAIT—before you load up your car:
Not everything is accepted (like latex paint—sorry, nope!).

👉 Grab your town’s brochure at the link www.loveyourlocalwater.org to see exactly what’s in and what’s out.
✅ Households and small businesses are welcome
✅ Safe disposal = safer water for all of us
Let’s clean out the clutter and protect the Cape we love.

Town of Provincetown Provincetown Police Department Town of Truro, Massachusetts Town of Truro Health & Conservation Department Truro Police Department Truro Firefighters Local 5281 Town of Wellfleet, Cape Cod Wellfleet Police Department Wellfleet Fire Department

07/22/2025

GOT OLD PAINT? We’ll Take It—NO ifs, ands, or drips!
Say goodbye to that weird shade of green you thought would grow on you.

♻️ LATEX PAINT TAKE-BACK DAY
Bring your leftover LATEX paint to be recycled—for FREE!

🗓️ Saturday, August 2nd
📍 Tony Kent Arena
8 South Gage’s Way, Dennis
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM

🚫 LATEX ONLY. No oil paint, no chemicals, no exceptions.

💧Why it matters: Old latex paint clogs up the waste stream. This collection keeps it out of landfills AND gives it a second life.

Big thanks to the Town of Bourne for teaming up with us to make this event possible—even though it’s happening in Dennis! That’s regional collaboration in action.

Get the details at the link here https://loom.ly/aT-C7vg

Town of Sandwich, MA Town of Mashpee Town of Barnstable Town of Yarmouth Massachusetts Town of Dennis Town of Brewster, Cape Cod Town of Chatham, MA Town of Eastham Town of Wellfleet, Cape Cod Town of Truro, Massachusetts Town of Provincetown Harwich Community Center Harwich Health Department Town of Orleans, MA Town of Truro Health & Conservation Department

That couple at the Coldplay concert had one job—and it wasn’t protecting Cape Cod’s water.Lucky for you, this job is way...
07/18/2025

That couple at the Coldplay concert had one job—and it wasn’t protecting Cape Cod’s water.

Lucky for you, this job is way less dramatic.

We’re hiring seasonal contractors for Household Hazardous Waste collections across the Cape!
✅ Paid Saturday shifts
✅ Work outdoors
✅ Actually help keep Cape Cod’s water clean

Apply now: https://loom.ly/wJhv4Hc

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Barnstable, MA
02630

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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+15083756690

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