Hazardous Waste Collection

Chester County Household Hazardous Waste Collections are held throughout Chester County. Make sure to check for your local collection to make sure that hazardous waste does not end up in our community.

View and register for local collections at the Chester County Solid Waste Authority.

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Materials - Not Accepted

Learn More about Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Events

Materials - Accepted

Please note:

  • Take the lid off the paint let the paint dry out and then dispose of it in the trash.
  • Call 610-273-3771 ext. 228 for used oil recycling locations or contact the local automotive service center.

Paint Products

  • Turpentine
  • Wallpaper Cement
  • Paint Thinners
  • Strippers & Removers
  • Oil-based Paints
  • Stains & Varnish
  • Shellac
  • Other Solvent Based Products

Outdoor Products

  • Swimming Pool Chemicals
  • Weed Killers
  • Septic Tank Degreasers
  • Asphalt Sealers
  • Caulking Compounds
  • Joint Compounds
  • Roof Cements

Automotive Products

  • Grease and Rust Solvents
  • Fuel Additives
  • Carburetor Cleaners
  • Transmissions/Brake Fluid
  • Antifreeze
  • Gasoline
  • Car Batteries

Household Products

  • Drain Openers
  • Rug Cleaners
  • Wood & Metal Cleaners
  • Adhesives/Solvents
  • Mothballs/Flakes
  • Spot Removers
  • Dry Cleaning Fluid
  • Kerosene

Household Other

  • Acids, Caustics, Solvents
  • Flammables
  • Oxidizers
  • Organic Peroxide
  • Reactive Metals
  • Lead
  • Pesticides
  • Mercury Bearing Items
  • Gas Cylinders (20 pounds or less )
  • Asbestos