Patch users across the Philadelphia area have shown increasing interest in how to recycle or safely dispose of any number of household items. So we've put together a series of resources for you and your neighbors. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments.
What is Hazardous Household Waste?
Hazardous household waste (HHW) is any common item that contains toxic chemicals and might include more things that one would expect. The following items are considered hazardous household waste:
Paint Products
- Oil-based Paint
- Paint Thinner
- Turpentine
- Shellac
- Stains and Varnish
- Furniture Stripper and Finisher
- Wallpaper Cement
Outdoor Products
- Swimming Pool Chemicals
- Weed Killers
- Septic Tank Degreasers
- Asphalt Sealers
- Caulking Compounds
- Joint Compound
- Roof Cements
- Rodent Poison
Automotive Products
- Grease and Rust Solvents
- Fuel Additives
- Motor Oil
- Antifreeze
- Gasoline
- Carburetor Cleaners
- Transmission/Brake Fluid
- Lead Acid Batteries
Household Products
- Drain/Oven Cleaners
- Rug Cleaners
- Kerosene
- Toilet Bowl Cleaners
- Adhesives/Solvents
- Mothballs/Flakes
- Spot Removers
- Dry Cleaning Fluid
- Wood and Metal Cleaners
Electronic Equipment
- CRT Monitors
- CPU's
- Cameras
- Cell Phones
- Fax Machines
- Scanners/Printers
- TV (30" and smaller)
- Computer Peripherals
Miscellaneous
- Acids, Caustics, Solvents
- Flammables
- Oxidizers
- Organic Peroxide
- Reactives
- Lead
- Pesticides
- Mercury Bearing Items
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Propane Cylinders (20lb or less)
- Rechargeable Batteries
How to Recycle HHW
- Montgomery County holds a number of HHW collection events every year, including one in May, 2012. Check their schedule here.
- Delaware County holds four HHW collection events a year. ? Check their information here for more collection events.
- Philadelphia County holds several events throughout the year for collecting HHW. Check the schedule here.
