Not everything in your home goes in the trash.
Proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) protects people and our environment.
HHW materials must be handled appropriately to protect people and not harm our environment. Delaware County sponsors several HHW collection events each year, where residents can bring their materials for free. And the cool part? We work with our vendors to recycle or reuse as much of the material as possible.
Below is a list of acceptable and unacceptable HHW materials, along with information on upcoming collection events.
HHW Collection Events
All events are by appointment only from 8:30am - 2:00pm.
Registration is required and will open six (6) weeks prior to each event.
Click here to register for our next collection event.
Only HHW materials will be accepted. Vehicles not by appointment and unacceptable materials will be turned away, this includes NO trash, NO electronics, and NO latex paint.
Click here for a list of 2024 DCSWA HHW Events.
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Paint Products
Turpentine
Paint Thinners
Strippers & Removers
Oil-Based Paints
Stains, Varnish, Shellac
Spray Paint
Solvent-Based Paint Products
Wallpaper Cement
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Household Products
Kerosene
Rug & Drain Cleaners
Wood & Metal Cleaners
Mothballs/Flakes
Adhesives/Solvents
Spot Removers
Dry Cleaning Fluid
Fire Extinguishers
Rechargeable Batteries
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Outdoor Products
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Weed Killers
Septic Tank Degreaser
Asphalt Sealers
Roof Cements
Mini Propane Tanks
(NO BBQ Tanks - take back to point of purchase)
Pesticides
Chemical Fertilizer
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Automotive Products
Grease & Rust Solvents
Fuel Additives
Carburetor Cleaners
Transmission/Brake Fluid
Antifreeze
Car Batteries (Truck, Motorcycle, Marine)
Gas & Oil
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Other Materials
Acids, Caustics, Solvents
Flammables
Oxidizers
Reactives
Lead
Thermostats (Containing Mercury)
Thermometers (Containing Mercury)
Fluorescent Tubes & Ballasts
CFLs
Aerosols
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Unacceptable Materials
X - Explosives, Ammunition & Marine Flares
X - Medical & Infectious Waste
X - Prescription Drugs
X - Tires
X - Latex Paint
X - Electronics
X - Helium & BBQ Tanks
X - Gas Cylinders
X - Asbestos
X - Radioactive Waste
X - Alkaline Batteries
X - Appliances, White Goods, & Freon
X - PCBs
X - Smoke Detectors