Community Public safety is the City’s top priority when disposing of hazardous waste. Here’s how we can all take proper precautions.
Computers and Other Electronics
- USEPA and PADEP have not officially determined if computers, monitors, stereo equipment, and TVs are hazardous. However, USEPA is considering designating monitors a Universal Waste (proposed rule issued June 12, 2002 Federal Register vol. 67, No. 113).
- Computers and monitors are accepted at all HHW events and at the Citizen Drop-off Centers located at State Road and Ashburner Street, and at the center on Domino Lane and Umbria Street, Monday - Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Computers can also be dropped off at designated Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional HHW events. The Regional map / schedule lists these events. Only computers and monitors are accepted at these events from homes. Computers from businesses are not accepted.
- For additional information on recycling other electronics, computer reuse and recycling programs, go the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's web site:
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/HHW/Electronics/Home.htm
- For additional information on USEPA's "Plug-in To Recycling" campaign to encourage the recycling of computers and electronics go to the web address provided below: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/plugin/index.htm
Disposal of Ordinance or Explosives Materials
- Explosives and ordinance materials are not accepted at the City's HHW collection events.
- Residents can dispose of explosives and ordinance material in one of two ways:
- ordinance materials (shot gun shells and other small arms ammunition) in many cases can be dropped-off at a Police Department District Office.
- For large quantities, Call 911 and a police car can be dispatched from a District Office.
Recycle Old Cell Phones
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. has launched a nationwide program to collect old cell phones at participating retailers call 1-877-2-RECYCLE or go to
http://www.call2recycle.org to find a drop-off location
Battery Disposal
Lead Acid Batteries
Lead Acid (car, truck, boat) batteries are hazardous and are banned in Pennsylvania from disposal. These types of batteries should be taken to a HHW drop-off or a automotive battery retailer for recycling.
Common household batteries
Common household batteries (AA, AAA. C, and D size and 9 volt) are not considered hazardous. Although these types of batteries are not hazardous they are accepted at HHW events.
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable batteries used in laptop computers, cell phones, cameras, and power tools are considered hazardous which include Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, and Small Sealed Lead are accepted at HHW events or they can be taken to a retailer participating in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's (RBRC) recycling program. Residents can call 1-800-8-Battery for the nearest location or on the Internet at www.rbrc.com. Attached is a list of RBRC locations in Philadelphia.
Button Cell Batteries
Button cell batteries used in hearing aids, watches, calculators, and cameras are considered hazardous. These types of batteries are accepted at HHW events, residents can also contact retailers such as Radio Shack and Wall-Mart to determine if they accept these batteries for recycling.
Small Propane Cylinders and Fire Extinguishers
- 20 pound grill size or smaller propane cylinders can be taken to an HHW event or returned to the dealer/manufacturer
- Small household fire extinguishers can be taken to an HHW event or returned to the dealer/manufacturer
- Commercial size fire extinguishers are not excepted but can typically be returned to the manufacturer
Latex or Water Base Paints are not Hazardous
- Latex or Water base paint cans that are partially full can be solidified by adding an absorbent material such as "kitty litter" or old newspapers to the paint prior to disposal
- Paint that has been solidified can be mixed in with the regular trash
- Empty paint and aerosol cans can be put out at the curbside with common recyclables
HHW Used Oil
City of Philadelphia
Used Oil Collection Sites Registered with PADEP
ID# Name Address Zip Code
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Albert LawrenceSunoco 46th & Walnut Street 19139
- Andy's Mobil6700 Frankford Avenue 19135
- Anthony & Lewis Ferrara9900 Frankford Avenue 19114
- Aramingo Exxon2330 Aramingo Avenue 19125
- Best Transmission427 West Queen Lane 19144
- Bill's Car and Truck Service6920 New State Road 19135
- Bustleton Tire7260 Bustleton Avenue 19149
- Central City Toyota4820 Chestnut Street 19139
- D & J Amoco401 Oregon Avenue 19148
- Don's Auto Repair200 East Girard Avenue 19120
- Faulkner Olds & MitsubishiBustleton and Haldeman Avenue 19115
- Ferrara Sunoco10th and Washington Avenue 19147
- Freedom Trucking Co.6601 State Road 19135
- Gamil Inc.9214 Frankford Avenue 19114
- Jerry's Exxon2550 West Cheltenham Avenue 19150
- Jiffy Lube5010 City Line Avenue 19131
- Jiffy Lube5910 Rising Sun Avenue 19120
- John Tice Service Center424 Rector Street 19128
- LaForgia's ARCO8759 Frankford Avenue 19136
- Lista Auto Repair1541 Passyunk Avenue 19145
- Louis Liscio1320 South 3rd Street 19147
- Malandto's Service Center2500 Island Road 19142
- Miller Bros.,4417 Mitchell Street 19127
- Nolter's Sunoco7383 State Road and Bleigh Street 19136
- Pep Boys1050 East Hunting Park 19124
- Pep Boys7427 Bustleton Avenue 19152
- Pep Boys6200 Stenton Avenue 19138
- Pep Boys32nd Streets and Allegheny Avenue 19132
- Pep Boys2491 Aramingo Avenue 19125
- Peters Auto Clinic3454 "B" Street 19134
- Rick's Auto Service1634 West Hunting Park 19140
- Schummer's Sunoco7401 Frankford Avenue 19136
- Snyderman's Gulf260 North 2nd Street 19106
- Pep Boys2298 Ritner Street 19145
- Christy's Auth Repair2328 63rd Street 19142
- Joe's Auto Clinic
1903 Jackson Street 19145
Additional Information
Visit or Call:
http://www.dep.state.pa.us
800-346-4242
Prepared by:
Streets Department, Sanitation Division
Source:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Used Oil Collection Site Inventory.