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Date: May 18, 2009 9:13:45 AM EDT
Subject: Philadelphia hazardous waste collection this Saturday
This Saturday, a hazardous waste collection that's not in a far
corner of the city. Cleaning out the forgotten back corner of the
basement, followed by a celebratory snack at the nearby Centennial
Cafe at the Ohio House in Fairmount Park? Could be the makings of a
satisfying day.
Bruce McCullough
2009 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events Schedule
All events are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Computer equipment and TVs are accepted at all HHW Events. Citizens
may also bring their computer equipment and TVs to the Sanitation
Convenience Sites located at State Road & Ashburner Street; Domino
Lane & Umbria Street and 3033 South 63rd Street from 8:00am to
6:00pm, Monday - Saturday.
Date
Drop Off Location
April 18th
Saturday
Streets Department's Training Center
State Road at Ashburner Street, 1.3 miles north of Cottman Avenue
and south of Linden Avenue.
May 23rd
Saturday
Streets Department's 1st District Highway Yard
4800 Parkside Avenue.
June 27th
Saturday
Northwest Transfer Station
Domino Lane and Umbria Street in the Roxborough section of the City.
July 23rd
Thursday
Streets Department's Training Center
State Road at Ashburner Street, 1.3 miles north of Cottman Avenue
and south of Linden Avenue.
September 26th
Saturday
Streets Department's 3rd District Highway Yard
22nd Street and York Street.
October 24th
Saturday
Streets Department Facility, Southwest Philadelphia
3033 South 63rd Street, Northwest of Passyunk.
November 7th
Saturday
Northeast Sanitation Facility
Delaware Avenue between Castor Avenue and Lewis Street in the
Bridesburg section of the City (near Allegheny Exit of I-95).
Typical Materials Accepted at HHW Events
Paint and Paint Related Materials
Solvent-based paints and stains
Paint thinner
Varnish
Paint stripper and paint brush cleaners
(Note: Latex Paint is not Hazardous)
Lawn and Garden Products and Outdoor Products
Pesticides (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides)
Chemical fertilizers
Grill type propane cylinders
(up to 20 lbs)
Swimming pool chemicals
Kitchen, Bathroom Products and Cleaning solvents
Cleaning solvents
Fire Extinguishers
Aerosol cans
Bathroom and tile cleaner
Toilet bowl cleaner
Oven cleaners
Drain cleaners
Automotive Products
Used motor oil (PDF brochure)
Antifreeze
Lead-acid batteries
Auto body repair products
Brake fluid
Degreasers
Read the Label First Poster
Flammable Materials
Kerosene
Old gasoline
Other Materials
Fluorescent Light Tubes (transport in original box if possible) and
Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL)
PCBs
Dioxin forming compounds
Mercury
Asbestos (Non-Friable Only)
For information on Proper Asbestos Removal, go to City of
Philadelphia Heath Department's web site
Artists' paints
Photographic chemicals
Lead products, including solder, fishing weights, and similar items
Household Batteries
Rechargeable computer and cell phone batteries
Button cell batteries used for hearing aids, watches, and calculators
(Note: household batteries size D, C, AA, AAA and 9 volt are not
considered hazardous)
Other Household Products
Moth balls
Stain and spot removers
