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How to Recycle Home Waste in Greater Philly
Find out how to get rid of chemicals around the house.
With Earth Day coming up in April, Patch has put together a series of resources to make recycling easier for you and your neighbors all over the Greater Philadelphia area. 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?
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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
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- 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. Click here for their schedule for the rest of the year.
- Delaware County holds four HHW collection events a year running from April to October. Check out their schedule here.
- Chester County holds a number of HHW events throughout the year, from April to October. Get the full schedule here.
- Philadelphia County holds several events throughout the year for collecting HHW. Check the schedule here.
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