Preregister for the next Hazardous Waste Event on May 15th
Got old cleaning product, antifreeze or other hazardous waste? Sign up to dispose of it.
The Philadelphia Streets Department is hosting its next Hazardous Waste dropoff next weekend. However, you have to pre-register for a timeslot due to COVID-19 protocols.
Next Saturday, May 15th, the drop-off event will be at 4800 Parkside Avenue from 9 AM to 3 PM. Items include everything from paint-related materials, cleaning and automotive products, flammable materials and more. Read the full list on the Streets Department website.
Here’s what will happen to your hazardous waste:
MANAGEMENT METHOD | PERCENTAGE | HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLASS |
---|---|---|
Fuels Blending | 30% | Flammables, Solvent Based Paints, Aerosol cans |
Recycling | 20% | Used Oil, Antifreeze, Solvent Based Paint, Cylinders, Lead Acid Bat |
Wastewater Treatment | 3% | Acids, Bases, and Oxidizers |
Solidification and Landfilling | 20% | Latex Paint |
Hazardous Waste Incineration | 2% | Pesticides and any Acute Hazardous Materials |
Landfill as Residual Waste | 25% | Non-Regulated Materials and Household Batteries |