Permanent drop-off locations
open every Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pompano Beach — 2780 N. Powerline Rd. (north of Copans Rd.) map
West Park — 5601 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. (east of US 441) map

Program available to Broward County residents only. Proof of residency required.

One-Day Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events are held
throughout the County.

List of cities and dates

For more information, call 954-765-4999

Small Business Disposal of Hazardous Chemicals
This program is for small businesses (including home-based), government agencies and non-profits that generate hazardous waste. If you are a business or government agency, please do not bring waste to any Broward County facility. For more information and qualification information,
call 954-357-8850.

Paint Recycling Program
Free exterior latex paint is available to Broward County residents and non-profit organizations. All of the latex paint collected through the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program is re-blended into four exterior paint colors: beige, grey, turquoise and terra cotta. The paint is not available for commercial businesses or re-sale. Up to 20 gallons is available per household. The paint is distributed through these participating municipalities (PDF 89 KB) 

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) 
If you accidentally break a fluorescent bulb or tube, safely dispose of it by following these guidelines: EPA guidelines for Cleanup and Disposal of broken CFL's.

Medicine Disposal
Do not dispose of unwanted prescriptions by flushing them down a toilet or drain, as this will contaminate our water system. Please follow these disposal guidelines from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. (PDF 158 KB)

Sharps (Needle) Disposal
Sharps are considered biohazardous waste and should never be thrown directly into the trash. For information about safe disposal and a list of sites accepting sharps, please visit Broward County Health Department.

Regular Household Batteries
Common household alkaline batteries, such as AA and D, no longer contain mercury and are safe to dispose of in your regular garbage. In 1996, the Federal Battery Act mandated that the use of mercury in household batteries be phased out. The newly designed alkaline battery is not considered toxic according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

However, rechargeable batteries do contain toxins and are accepted at the HHW Collection Stations.

Rechargeable Batteries
Cell phones, remote control toys, laptops and power tools are just a few household items that use rechargeable batteries, which contain cadmium or lithium, both of which are considered toxic heavy metals. Due to a growing concern over toxins in the environment, Florida passed a law prohibiting the disposal of rechargeable batteries in regular trash. Use our free disposal program at the Household Hazardous Waste sites or go to Call2Recycle.org for a list of additional drop-off sites.

Used Electronics
End-of-life electronics are also accepted for recycling at the collection centers including: TVs, computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, copiers, and DVD and VCR Players. 

The following electrical items ARE NOT accepted: Microwaves, stereos, speakers and appliances. You may receive additional information by visiting our Electronics Recycling Site.

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