Various counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, environmental advocacy organizations and commercial waste haulers operate or sponsor sites or events where citizens can drop off waste materials that can create environmental and public health hazards if disposed of improperly, commonly called "Household Hazardous Waste" or HHW.
Below is a listing of ongoing programs and one-time events where citizens can drop off HHW to ensure that it is disposed of properly. the program and event list below is organized by county and operator or sponsor, the latter is usually a local municipality where collection is performed.
Some commercial waste collectors and/or municipalities also operate curbside collection programs, where HHW can be left to the curb to be picked up like regular trash. See the special waste materials curbside collection programs page to see if your community maintains such a program and for details about what materials are eligible for collection and how to participate.
DEP maintains this list based on publicly available information and information submitted to the department. DEP cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information listed here. please contact the program representative for the most accurate and up-to-date details regarding the program.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events and Drop-off Programs by County
*IMPORTANT Consumer Notice: Before taking any hazardous wastes to Collection points or drop-off locations, please contact the program representative first to learn what types of materials will be accepted, times and days of operation, and other program details. Not all locations may accept all items, such as pesticides or flammable materials. Most municipal programs have residency requirements. Some programs have registration requirements and/or have nominal fees associated with disposal of some types of waste.
County / Operator | Date(s) | Location | Contact |
Berks County Berks County | Ongoing program, contact organizer for days and times. | Contact program for details. | Jane Meeks 610-478-6362 Residents Only |
Fayette County Fayette County | Ongoing program, contact organizer for days and times. | Contact program for details. | 724-437-9878 Residents Only |
Lancaster County Lancaster County SWA | Ongoing program, contact organizer for days and times. | Contact program for details. | Michelle Mathason 717-397-9968 County Residents Only |
Mercer County Tri-County Industries | Ongoing program, contact organizer for days and times. | Contact program for details. | Elizabeth Bertha 724-748-4705 Residents Only |
Westmoreland County Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling, Inc. | Ongoing program, contact organizer for days and times. | Contact program for details. | 412-567-6566 |