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.

Pre-register here

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

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.