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Can't wait until the next monthly event? Household Hazardous Waste can also be taken to the Permanent HHW Drop-Off Location, Culebra Bulky Waste Center. Click here for the address and hours of operation.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always be brought to an HHW Drop-Off Center.

Accepted Materials:

  • Auto fluids
  • Batteries
  • Cooking oil
  • E-waste
  • Fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts
  • Household cleaners and solvents
  • Lacquer, shellac, furniture polish
  • Oil filters
  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Printer cartridges

Unaccepted Materials:

  • Ammunition or fireworks
  • Commercial or medical waste
  • Medicine
  • Trash

Guidelines:

  • Contents should be kept in the original container.
  • If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leakproof or lined cardboard box.
  • Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
  • Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
  • A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
  • Materials brought in non-approved containers will not be accepted.
  • Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans or 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.

A recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the Environmental Fee and a picture ID are required.

Events occur monthly on the first Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and the next-day Saturday (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) of each month (except holidays).
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