Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste

This page has information about disposing of hazardous and electronic waste. 

Chester County Solid Waste Authority

The Chester County Solid Waste Authority provides information on hazardous waste items. 


If you have questions, please see their website or contact them on 610-273-3371


Household Hazardous Waste events

The Chester County Solid Waste Authority has collection events throughout the year. Residents can register to drop off their household hazardous waste. 

For information about these events and how to register, visit the Chester Country Solid Waste Authority website

Accepted Materials


Paint 

Outdoor 

Automotive 

Household 

Other

Oil-based paints
Paint thinners
Shellac
Solvent-based paint products
Stains/Varnishes
Strippers/removers
Turpentine
Wallpaper cement

Asphalt sealers
Caulking compounds
Joint compound
Rodent poison
Roof cements
Septic tank degreasers
Swimming pool chemicals
Weed killers
Antifreeze
Batteries - Car (lead-acid), truck, motorcycle, and marine
Carburetor cleaners
Fuel additives
Gas/oil mixtures
Gasoline
Grease/rust solvents
Transmission / brake fluids
Adhesives/solvents
Drain openers
Dry cleaning fluid
Kerosene
Mothballs/flakes
Rechargeable batteries - Lithium, Ni-Cad, and button
Rug cleaners
Spot removers
Toilet bowl cleaners
Wood/metal cleaners
Acids/caustics/ solvents
Flammables
Lead
Mercury thermometer/ switches
Organic peroxide
Oxidizers
Pesticides
Fluorescent tubes - CFL Bulbs
Reactive materials
Reactives


Materials not accepted

The following materials will not be accepted at any of the collection sites:

  • Alkaline batteries
  • Ammunition
  • Appliances
  • Asbestos
  • Explosives
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Freon appliances
  • Gas cylinders / Propane tanks 
  • Infectious / medical waste
  • Latex paint (water-based)
  • PCBs
  • Pressurized CFCs and HCFCs
  • Radioactive waste
  • Tires
  • Unidentified waste
  • Used motor oil
  • White goods
  • 50 gallon drums
  • Mercury thermostats


Electronic Waste

Electronic waste (e-waste) is anything that can be plugged into a wall socket that you want to dispose of. Examples include televisions, phones, VCRs, computers, printers, and microwaves. It can’t be put in your regular trash.

Many retailers can recycle e-waste (fees may apply). For a list, see the Chester County Solid Waste Authority website