You now have the opportunity to recycle or dispose of unwanted  household hazardous waste materials accumulated in your home or garage.  For more information, call the Streets Customer Affairs Unit at 215-686-5560.

2010 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events Schedule

                                All events are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.                                         

Computers and other electronics are accepted at all HHW Events.  Citizens may also bring their computers and other electronics to any Sanitation Convenience Center.

Date                       Drop Off Location  

April 24 Saturday	Streets Department's Training Center State Road at Ashburner Street, 1.3 miles north of Cottman Avenue and south of Linden Avenue.
May 22 Saturday	Streets Department's 1st District Highway Yard 4800 Parkside Avenue.
June 26 Saturday	Northwest Transfer Station Domino Lane and Umbria Street in the Roxborough section of the City.
July 22 Thursday	Streets Department's Training Center State Road at Ashburner Street, 1.3 miles north of Cottman Avenue and south of Linden Avenue.
September 25 Saturday	Streets Department's 3rd District Highway Yard 22nd Street and York Street.
October 23 Saturday	Streets Department Facility 3033 South 63rd Street, Northwest of Passyunk.
November 6 Saturday	Streets Department Northeast Facility Delaware Avenue between Castor Avenue and Lewis Street in the Bridesburg section of the City (near Allegheny Exit of I-95).

                Typical Materials Accepted at HHW Events 

 

Paint and Paint Related Materials Solvent-based paints and stains Paint thinner Varnish Paint stripper and paint brush cleaners (NOTE: Latex paint is not hazardous.)	Flammable Materials                  Kerosene Old gasoline
Lawn and Garden Project and Outdoor Products Pesticides (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides) Chemical fertilizers Grill type propane cylinders (up to 20 lbs.) Swimming pool chemicals	Other Materials   Fluorescent Light Tubes (transport in original box if possible) and Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) PCBs Dioxin forming compounds Mercury Asbestos (Non-Friable Only) for Information on proper asbestos removal, go to City of Philadelphia Health Department's web site Artists' paints Photographic chemicals Lead products, including solder, fishing weights, and similar items
Kitchen, Bathroom Products and Cleaning Solvents Cleaning solvents Fire Extinguishers Aerosol cans Bathroom and tile cleaner Toilet bowl cleaner Oven cleaners Drain cleaners	Household Batteries Rechargeable computer and cell phone batteries Button cell batteries used for hearing aids, watches, and calculators  (NOTE:  Household batteries size D, C, AA, AAA and 9 volt are not considered hazardous.)
Automotive Products Used motor oil (PDF brochure) Antifreeze Lead-acid batteries Auto body repair products Brake fluid Degreasers	Other Household Products Moth balls Stain and spot removers

READ THE LABEL FIRST POSTER

Identifying Characteristics of HHW

Used Motor Oil Drop-off Site Information

• Click here for PADEP registered used oil drop-off sites
• Call the PADEP Hotline at 800-346-4242 to get the location of the nearest used oil collection site.
• Acces the PADEP Website at: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/Oil/oil.htm

                            Safe Disposal for a Safe Environment

Disposal of Ordnance or Explosive Materials

Latex or water-based paints are not hazardous

Battery Disposal and Old Cell Phones

Computers and other Electronics

Small Propane Cylinders and Fire Extinguishers

Household Hazardous Waste Events

City of Philadelphia Program History

How is Household Hazardous Waste Managed?

Tips for transporting hazardous materials to the drop-off events

Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional HHW Program Schedule (PDF)

Hazardous Waste Links:

PADEP HHW Web Page

USEPA Region III HHW Web Page

CIWMB HHW Web Page

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

USEPA Chemical In Your Home

USEPA Product Label Guide

Bucks County

http://www.buckscounty.org/index.aspx

Chester County

http://www.chestercountyswa.org/

Delaware County

http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle/hhw.html

Montgomery County

http://www.wsaemc.org/Recycling