Handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials requires a special set of regulations due to the potential damage they can cause to people, pets and the environment. It is important to follow the hazardous waste disposal methods the City provides for the materials listed here.

Household Hazardous Waste

Due to new PA Department of Environment Protection COVID  protocols, residents must now register for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. There are four dates provided to Philadelphia residents for drop-off at Streets’ Sanitation Convenience Centers between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Saturday, April 10th at 8401 State Rd. at Ashburner St.
• Saturday, May 15th at 4800 Parkside Ave.
• Saturday, June 19th at Domino Ln. & Umbria St.
• Friday, July 16th at 8401 State Rd. at Ashburner St.
• Saturday, Sept 25th at 22nd St. & York St.
• Saturday, Oct 9th at 3033 South 63rd St.
• Saturday, Nov 6th at 3901 Delaware Ave.

Residents may choose the best date and block of time from the list above to schedule their drop-off using the online registration. Drop-offs are scheduled in 15-minute increments, with upwards of 15 pre-registered participants scheduled during each block of time. Residents will receive an email confirmation with their scheduled day, time and location. A copy or screenshot of the confirmation should be retained. 

Schedule an Appointment

Typical Materials Accepted at HHW Events

Computer Electronics and Televisions No Longer Accepted at HHW Events

If you have any computer electronics and Televisions to dispose of, please bring them to the Sanitation Convenience Centers.

Donate your used computer to the Freedom Rings Partnership – an organization providing broadband access and Internet training to low-income residents. Learn how to donate.
 

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.)
• 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
   

Kitchen, Bathroom Products and Cleaning Solvents

• Cleaning solvents
• Fire Extinguishers
• Aerosol cans
• Bathroom and tile cleaner
• Toilet bowl cleaner
• Oven cleaners
• Drain cleaners
   

Automotive Products

• Used motor oil
• Antifreeze
• Lead-acid batteries
• Auto body repair products
• Brake fluid
• Degreasers
   

Flammable Materials

• Kerosene
• Old gasoline
   

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
• 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.)
   

Other Household Products

• Moth balls
• Stain and spot removers
   

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.
• Access the PADEP Website at: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/Oil/oil.htm 

How is Household Hazardous Waste Managed?

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

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