Have hazardous materials around your house? Philadelphia’s annual events alow you to drop off materials – and you can even earn bonus Recyclebank points as a bonus.

hazardous waste Materials to Drop Off

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

If you Go

Streets Department’s Sanitation Division
WHAT: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
WHEN: Saturday, September 16
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: 22nd Street & York Street

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