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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Many common household materials are considered hazardous, or need special disposal.

HHW events are FREE for Phoenix residents. When bringing your HHW don't forget ...

• Proof of Phoenix residency required. (Bring your current Phoenix municipal services bill showing solid waste fees AND a matching photo ID with same Phoenix address)
• No commercial or large residential quantities can be accepted at these events.
• Residents of other cities should call your local solid waste authority for information.
• A maximum of five over-the-road-tires per resident will be accepted. No tractor or oversize tires will be allowed.
• Residential appliances, plastic bags, electronics and computers are also accepted.
  

2010  Household Hazardous Waste Events
May 13, 14, 15	Desert West Sports Complex 6602 W. Encanto Blvd.(2300 N) [ Northeast corner, 67th Ave./Encanto ]
June 17, 18, 19	Los Olivos Park * 7 AM to Noon 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. (4200 N) [ Northeast corner, 28 St/Devonshire ]
Sept. 16, 17, 18	Cesar Chavez Park * 7AM to Noon 7858 S. 35th Ave [ Enter off Baseline, west of 39th Ave ]
Oct. 7, 8, 9	Paradise Valley Park 17648 N. 40th St. [ 40th St. South of Union Hills Dr. ]
Nov. 18, 19, 20	North Phoenix Baptist Church 5757 N. Central Ave [ Southeast corner of Central/Bethany Home ]
Dec. 16, 17, 18	Mountain Vista Park 13647 S. 50th St. [ 48th Street and Ray Road ]
2011  Household Hazardous Waste  Events
Jan. 13, 14, 15	Desert West Park 6602 W. Encanto Blvd. [Northeast corner, 67th Ave/Encanto Blvd]
Feb. 17, 18, 19	Palmcroft Baptist Church 15825 N. 35th Ave. [Southeast corner, 35th Ave/Marconi Ave]
Mar. 17, 18, 19	Paradise Valley Park 17642 N. 40th St. [North parking lot south of Union Hills Rd.]
Apr. 28, 29, 30	North Phoenix Baptist Church 5757 N. Central Ave. [Southeast corner, Central/Bethany Home]
May 19, 20, 21	Mountain Vista Park 13647 S. 50th St. [North of ray Rd. on 50th St.]
June 16, 17, 18	Los Olivos Park * 7 AM to Noon 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. [4200N.] [Northeast corner, Devonshire/28th St. Enter off Devonshire]
July - August	No Household Hazardous Waste Events
Sept. 15, 16, 17	Cesar Chavez Park * 7 AM to Noon 7858 S. 35th Ave. [Enter from Baseline west of 35th Ave]
Oct. 6, 7, 8	Paradise Valley Park 17642 N. 40th St. [North parking lot south of Union Hills Rd.]
Nov. 17, 18, 19	North Phoenix Baptist Church 5757 N. Central Ave. [Southeast corner, Central/Bethany Home Rd.]
Dec. 15, 16, 17	Pecos Park 17010 S. 48th St. [Take Chandler Blvd to 48th St. south to Pecos]

Acceptable HHW and non-HHW items

• antifreeze, paint, oil, and car batteries
• pool chemicals
• brake-transmission-power steering fluid/degreasers gasoline/diesel fuel/additives
• varnish/turpentine/linseed oil/solvents/adhesives
• pesticides/herbicides
• fire extinguishers/compressed gas cylinders
• Freon based refrigerators/freezers/water coolers air conditioners, heat pumps
• computers/electronics
• washers/dryers/water heaters
• evaporative coolers
• stoves/dishwashers
• residential appliances
• stereos/audio equipment
• televisions

Unacceptable materials

• Regular refuse and bulk trash.
• Business/commercial waste.
• Bio-medical waste.
• Medications, Sharps/Syringes
• Ammunition or explosives. These items can be taken to the Police Property Management Facility. Call 602-262-6151 for more information.
• Large quantities of residential wastes (five gallons or more of each product)will not be accepted. (Exception would be paint where up to 20 gallons of paint will be accepted).
• Please contact private disposal companies for proper and responsible disposal of commercial and large quantity wastes. These can be found in the telephone directory under "Garbage & Rubbish Collection"
• Call Solid Waste Customer Services at (602) 262-7251 for any unusual chemical or unlabeled containers for specific guidelines.

When bringing HHW items, remember these tips.

• If possible, seal items in their original containers or clearly label all items not in their original containers.
• Place items in a cardboard box. Wrap glass bottles in cloth or newspaper so they do not break while transported.
• Place the cardboard box in the trunk of your car or in the bed of your pickup truck. Keep items away from passengers.
• Follow directions once you reach the event site, drive carefully and watch for others.
• At the site, event staff will unload the HHW materials from your vehicle. Please stay inside your vehicle.

What happens to the items collected?

• Recycling companies will recycle the used motor oil, batteries and antifreeze.
• Useable paints will be mixed and reused or recycled.
• Unusable materials will be disposed of properly.
• Collected appliance materials are hauled directly to a recycling facility, or to another facility for proper removal and recycling of regulated materials, such as refrigerants. After removal of refrigerants, the appliances are recycled.

Between HHW collection events...

• Motor oil and car batteries can be taken to some local auto parts stores for free. Call the store first - materials accepted and hours of operation are subject to change.
• Allow small amounts of latex paint (1/3 of a gallon or less) to dry and harden. Place open can of dried paint in refuse container. Place lid in container separately.
• Use or burn up liquid propane in small (1 lb) canisters. Place empty canister in refuse container. Bring BBQ cylinders/tanks to HHW collection events.
• City disposal facilities accept car batteries, up to five (5) gallons of motor oil per residence, appliances that use refrigerants, and up to five (5) tires ( no oversized tires) per residence per year. Bring proof of City of Phoenix residency/refuse fee (your current Phoenix Municipal Services bill).

Special needs pickup service

If you have a physical condition that prevents you from attending the events, call (602) 262-7251 at least one week before the HHW event for information on special needs pickup service. Special needs pickups will be scheduled on the Thursday and Friday of each collection event.

Batteries

Alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries, typically flashlight batteries in sizes A, AA, AAA, C, and D, should be bagged and tied and placed in your garbage container. Rechargable batteries that are nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium ion (Li-ion), or small, sealed lead batteries, weighing less than two pounds, may be disposed for free at companies that belong to Call2Recycle. To the nearest location, visit www.rbrc.org.

Residential Appliances and Computers

Residents can now take appliances and computers to the local HHW event. Acceptable items include refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers, stoves, washer/dryers, swamp coolers, water heaters, televisions/stereos, and computers/computer equipment. Any other items or questions, please call Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251.

Paint Distribution

Usually on the second Wednesday after each HHW event (holidays may change this schedule), outdoor use only latex paint will be available for Phoenix residents that have their Phoenix Municipal Services bill showing refuse fee, and a picture ID to match the bill. Up to 15 gallons per household, per year, will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. A "Discarded Paint Acknowledgement and Release" form must be signed before picking up the paint. Call 602-262-7251 PRIOR for location, availability, and scheduled dates. We will distribute paint on August 4, 2010 and August 25, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 27th Ave. Transfer Station, 3045 S 22nd Ave. Stay in the right lane and follow the HHW Paint signs.