Delaware County is hosting several Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events throughout 2025 to help residents safely dispose of potentially harmful materials.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• Saturday, April 12th - Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079
• Saturday, May 10th - Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Rd., Media PA 19063
• Saturday, September 6th - Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079
• Saturday, October 11th - Upper Chichester Municipal Bldg., 8500 Furey Road., Upper Chichester, PA 19061

IMPORTANT: All events require pre-registration and are by appointment only. Registration will open 6 weeks prior to each event.

HOW TO REGISTER: Visit delcohhw.eventbrite.com or scan the QR code (will be activated 6 weeks before each event).

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

• Flammables: Oil-based paint, sealers, paint thinner, gasoline, kerosene, gas/oil mixtures, heating/motor oil, small propane containers
• Batteries (Non-Alkaline): Lead acid, rechargeable, lithium
• Toxics: Pool chemicals, rust/paint removers, antifreeze
• Herbicides & Pesticides: Lawn chemicals
• Caustics: Cleaners and solvents
• Mercury-Containing Devices: Thermostats, thermometers, fluorescent tubes, CFLs

NOT ACCEPTED:

• Electronics
• Latex paint
• Smoke detectors
• Alkaline batteries
• Other unacceptable items: Asbestos, explosives, gas/propane cylinders, PCBs, 50-gallon drums, pressurized CFCs, tires, medical waste

NOTE: This program is only for Delaware County residents. It is not open to businesses, institutions, or industry.

Think Globally, Act Locally! Proper disposal of household hazardous waste protects our sanitation workers, prevents collection vehicle fires, and keeps our drinking water safe.

For additional information, contact Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at 610-892-9620 or visit www.delcoswa.org.

Sponsored by: County of Delaware, Delaware County Solid Waste Authority, Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P., and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.