Released: August 22, 2024
Properly disposing of hazardous waste is crucial for protecting the environment and human health. Improperly disposing of hazardous waste can lead to the release of harmful chemicals into the environment, which can harm plants and animals, and contaminate air, water, and soil. Proper disposal ensures that hazardous waste is handled in a way that minimizes its potential impact on the environment. To help Delaware County, in partnership with the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, will hold a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, September 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at Emergency Services Training Center 1600 Calcon Hook Road Sharon Hill, PA, 19079.
Registration is required. Delaware County residents must register online to access the location and dispose of waste. Please note that this event is offered as a community service to the residents of Delaware County and is not open to businesses, institutions, or industries.
Acceptable waste includes, but is not limited to:
Oil-based paints, spray paint, paint thinners, paint strippers and removers, stains, varnish, shellac, turpentine, kerosene, adhesives/solvents, fire extinguishers, batteries (including lead, rechargeable, lithium, Ni-Cad, and button batteries), swimming pool chemicals, weed killers mini propane tanks, pesticides, chemical fertilizer, roof cement, transmission/brake fluid, acids, caustics, solvents, antifreeze, gas, oil, grease and rust solvents, lead, flammables, oxidizers, reactives and mercury containing devices (including thermostats, thermometers, and fluorescent tubes).
Items NOT accepted include:
Latex paint, explosives, ammunition, marine flares, medical and infectious waste, prescription drugs, tires, electronics, helium, BBQ tanks, gas cylinders, asbestos, radioactive waste, alkaline batteries, appliances and freon, PCBs, smoke detectors.
No 50-gallon drums will be accepted.
Residents are reminded to double-check the reminders and instructions on the website during the registration process and print out the ticket that must be displayed on the dashboard during drop off.
For additional information regarding hazardous waste disposal, residents should contact the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at (610) 892-9627.
Follow the link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hhw-collection-event-090724-emergency-services-training-ctr-sharon-hill-tickets-965126478277