Hazardous Waste:

Don't trash it, let us handle it

Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events are held on the first Saturday of the month between September and May at the Public Works Operations Center, 2280 Miccosukee Rd.  We also participate in the City of Tallahassee's Cash-For-Trash events on the third Saturdays of April and October at 2727 Municipal Way.

During the September 2012 to May 2013 season, 3,231 citizens dropped off 58.7 tons of hazardous waste and 43.1 tons of electronic scrap at our collection events.  Thank you for your support.

You don't have to wait!  The Hazardous Waste Center is open six days a week.

• Aerosol Cans
• Ammunition
• Rechargeable and Alkaline Batteries
• Bleach
• Drain Cleaner
• Electronics-TV’s and Computers (limit five per vehicle and only one a large-screen TV)
• Fire Extinguishers
• Flares and Pyrotechnics
• Fluorescent Bulbs (limit 25 tubes) and Ballasts
• Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel Fuel
• Household Cleaners

• Mercury-containing Devices  (thermometers, thermostats, manometers)
• Motor Oil
• Paints and Thinners
• Lawn and Garden Chemicals
• Photographic Chemicals
• Pool Chemicals
• Pressure Bottles and Tanks (oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.)
• Propane Bottles and Tanks (under 40 lbs.)
• Tires (Limit One Per Household)

Our Guide for Safely Packing Household Hazardous Waste for Transport 

Please limit your load to 50 lbs. or 5 gallons per household and 5 electronic items.  
Only one large-screen television will be accepted per vehicle. 
Only 25 fluorescent tubes per vehicle will be accepted.
Only one tire per vehicle and propane tanks must be under 40 lbs capacity.
Please pack safely to avoid spills and accidental mixing of materials.
Please do not pack batteries in the same container as fluorescent light bulbs.
We DO NOT accept medical (including sharps), pharmaceutical, or radioactive materials.

COLLECTION EVENT DATES AND LOCATIONS