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Delco Hosting 4 Household Hazardous Waste Events In 2022
Save the dates for these events so you can get rid of hazardous household waste materials in the new year.
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Delaware County is offering several chances for residents to safely dispose of hazardous household waste in 2022.
The county will host four events at which residents can get rid of numerous hazardous materials next year.
These events will take place Saturday, April 23 at the Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Road in Sharon Hill; Saturday, June 11 at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road in Media; Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Road in Sharon Hill; and Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Upper Chicheste Township Municipal Building at 8500 Furey Road in Upper Chichester.
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These collections are open to residents only and not businesses.
All items must be brought in the original containers and must have lids tightly secured.
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There is a 5-gallon drum limit per household.
Registration is required and will be available online here.
Drop offs are by appointment only and will be limited to one vehicle.
A full list of accepted and not accepted items is below.
Accepted items
- turpentine
- pain thinners
- strippers and removers
- oil-based paints
- stains
- varnishes
- shellac
- spray paint
- solvent-based paint products
- wallpaper cement
- swimming pool chemicals
- weed killers
- septic tank degreaser
- asphalt sealers
- roof cement
- mini propane tanks
- pesticides
- chemical fertilizer
- grease and rust solvents
- fuel additives
- carburetor cleaners
- transmission and brake fluid
- antifreeze
- car, truck, motorcycle, and marine batteries
- gas
- oil
- gas-oil mixtures
- road flares
- kerosene
- rug and drain cleaners
- wood and metal cleaners
- mothballs/flakes
- adhesives/solvents
- spot removers
- dry cleaning fluid
- fire extinguishers
- rechargeable batteries lithium, Ni-cad, button, lead acid
- acids
- caustics
- solvents
- flammables
- oxidizers
- reactives
- lead
- mercury (thermostats, thermometers)
- fluorescent tubes
- ballast
- CFLs
- aerosols
Unaccepted items
- explosives
- ammunition
- marine flares
- infectious waste
- medical waste
- tires
- latex paint
- electronics
- prescription drugs
- barbecue propane tanks
- helium tanks
- gas cylinders
- asbestos
- radioactive waste
- unidentified waste
- alkaline batteries
- appliances/white goods
- refrigerants
- freon appliances
- PCBs
- smoke alarms
For more information, contact the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at 610-892-9627.
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