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The Chester County Solid Waste Authority will be holding hazardous waste collection events on August 1 and 2 at the Coatesville Learning Center. Pre-registration is required. Additional information for the events from the Chester County Solid Waste Authority Website can be found below or found by visiting: www.chestercountyswa.org/117/Household-Hazardous-Waste .

HHW COLLECTION DATES:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2020 - COATESVILLE LEARNING CENTER,1635 E. LINCOLN HWY. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/household-hazardous-waste-event-in-chester-county-tickets-113101345168

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020 - COATESVILLE LEARNING CENTER, 1635 E. LINCOLN https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-household-hazardous-waste-event-in-chester-county-tickets-113663488554

YOU MUST SHOW YOUR REGISTRATION TICKET AND PLEASE WEAR A MASK.  MATERIALS IN TRUNK OF CAR. STAY IN YOUR CAR. STAFF WILL REMOVE YOUR MATERIALS.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DISPOSAL GUIDELINES

• No commercial waste - The county will not accept any commercial or industrial generated hazardous waste.
• No illegal materials - The county will not accept any materials that cannot be legally disposed of at a hazardous waste facility.
• No mixing - Do not mix materials.
• Tighten all lids - If containers are leaking, pack in a larger container with newspaper to soak up the leaks.
• Items must be identifiable - Bring all substances in original containers with labels.
• 25 gallon/220 pound limit - The maximum amount accepted is 25 gallons or 220 pounds. No 25 or 50 gallon drums.

Businesses and contractors will be turned away.

Accepted and Not Accepted Material list