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Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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DSWA operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program free for all Delaware residents.

Fluorescent Light Bulbs Waste Management

Please Note: We no longer accept waste from CESQGs.

Questions? Call our CITIZENS' RESPONSE LINE at 1-800-404-7080.

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DSWA will also accept Electronic Goods for recycling at all Household Hazardous Waste Events. For a list of accepted electronic goods, please see the Electronic Goods Recycling page. For more information, please call the DSWA's Citizens' Response Line at 1-800-404-7080.

You Can Bring the Following Items to a Collection Event:

Product containers marked with words, "Warning: Hazardous," "Flammable," "Poisonous," "Corrosive" or "Explosive." See below for listing.

HOUSE:

Full aerosol cans, bleach, chemistry kits, nail polish, polish removers, perfumes, disinfectants, drain cleaners, floor wax, mercury thermometers, moth balls, oven cleaner, smoke detectors, spot remover, toilet cleaner, fluorescent light bulbs

HOME HEALTH CARE:

Prescription medications, used syringes

EXPLOSIVES:

Ammunition, firecrackers, gunpowder

WORKSHOP:

Corrosives, paints (other than latex), small compressed-gas cylinders, solvents, stains, strippers, thinners, varnish, wood preservatives, fluorescent bulbs

GARDEN/YARD:

Fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, pool chemicals

AUTOMOTIVE:

Antifreeze, auto batteries, degreasers, waste fuels - gasoline, kerosene, used motor oil mixed with other fuels

Helpful Tips:

1. Bring materials in original, sealed containers.
2. Do not mix products in one container.
3. To prevent leakage or breakage, pack separately in absorbent material or triple bag.
4. Bring rags to clean up any spills, and dispose of rags at the collection site.

What's Not Accepted:

FRIABLE ASBESTOS - Accepted by appointment only at Cherry Island Landfill for a fee.
NON-FRIABLE ASBESTOS - Accepted by appointment at all DSWA landfills for a fee.
UNKNOWN SUBSTANCES - Greater than 1 gallon or 8 pounds.
RADIOACTIVE WASTE
LATEX PAINT- Water-soluble is not hazardous. Can be taken to a landfill. Please solidify with kitty litter or sand. Also check with your garbage hauler to see if they will accept in solid form.
CONTAINERS WITH LESS THAN 1" OF MATERIAL - These can go in your regular trash.
USED MOTOR OIL - Oil which has not been mixed with other fuels is accepted at specific DSWA Recycling Drop-off Centers.

Where Can I take it?

Dispose of your hazardous substances safely and properly at these DSWA HHW Collection Events.

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