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 Metrics (FY20 versus prior 2 years)

Member users served were 1052 versus 1356 FY19 and 1412 FY18, an 8% and 4% decrease year over year. Members constructively disposed of 68,968 pounds versus 100,696 FY19 and 90,500 FY18 of Household Hazardous Products, a 24% decrease and 11% increase. Operating revenues were $112,230 versus $136,960 FY19 and $103,499 FY18, an 18% decrease and 32% increase. Additional revenues included one-time capital fees of $3,507. Operating expenses were $115,412 versus $136,542 FY19 and $108,735 FY18, a 15% decrease and 26% increase. Operating deficit was $3,182 versus deficit $417 FY19 and a deficit of $5,235 FY18. 

Program Features

Residents and small businesses enjoyed the opportunity to properly dispose of their toxic waste safely and easily at the Devens Regional Household Hazardous Products Collection Center, also known as DevesHHW. There were sixteen collection days that appropriately and securely collected household hazardous waste such as unused cleaners, leftover paints, pool chemicals, and fluorescent bulbs. 

The DevensHHW service also resulted in additional protection to our drinking water supplies. Average wait times continue to be under 10 minutes, so it is an easy in and easy out operation. The center is open for customers on the first Wednesday and following Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm from March to December, weather permitting. It is located behind 9 Cook Street on Devens MA. More information is available at www.DevensHHW.com or by calling 978-501-3943.

This regional service makes it easier for residents of Ashby, Ayer, Bolton, Clinton, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, Stow, and Townsend to properly manage household toxic waste. In addition the Collection Center is also available to businesses that do not exceed DEP’s threshold for Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) and generate less than 220 pounds (approximately 27 gallons) of ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic, or hazardous waste or waste oil per month and no acutely hazardous waste.