City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County residents are invited to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste and electronics on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event. The one-day event will be held 8am to 3pm at 101 N. Andrews Avenue, just west of City Hall in Fort Lauderdale.
With proof of residency, residents can drop off hazardous household items and electronics at no charge. Business or government-generated waste will not be accepted.
Acceptable items:
Items that will be accepted include paint, paint thinners and strippers, gas cylinders, pesticides, insecticides, antifreeze, fluorescent light bulbs, automobile, mercury and rechargeable batteries, used motor oil, automotive fluids and gasoline solvents, fire extinguishers, flares, propane tanks, car batteries, lawn and pool chemicals and household cleaners.
Residents may also bring old electronics, such as computers with accessories, televisions, fax machines, printers and cell phones for free disposal. To dispose of business-generated electronics, please call 954-577-4160.
Unacceptable items:
Items that are not accepted include explosive materials, biohazardous (medical) waste, microwaves, stereos or business-generated items will not be accepted at the event.
Safety Precautions for Household Hazards Waste Items:
- Wear protective gloves.
- Do not mix products.
- Keep all items in their original containers with the lids tightly sealed. If the items are not in their original containers, residents should clearly label each item to identify the contents inside.
- Put leaking products in a large plastic container and use a non-flammable absorbent, such as cat litter, to pack around leaking products.
- Do not smoke or place products near sources of heat.
Alternative Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Locations:
For residents who are unable to attend the January 24th event, items may be dropped off free of charge with proof of residency at one of the following Broward County collection sites:
North Area (Pompano)
2780 N. Powerline Road (North of Copans Road on the east side)
Hours of Operation: Every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Items accepted: Flammables, toxics, corrosives and reactive waste.
Central Area (Davie)
5490 Reese Road (At I-595 and Davie Road, go east on Reese Road)
Hours of Operation: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Items accepted: Paints (oil and latex), batteries and tires, oil, oil filters, antifreeze, fluorescent light tubes and propane cylinders only.
South Area (Hollywood)
5601 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. (West of I-95 on the north side)
Hours of Operation: Every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Items accepted: Flammables, toxics, corrosives and reactive waste.
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, which is co-sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities, was created to bring hazardous waste disposal services into the community and to provide an additional drop off location for county residents. By offering alternatives for the safe disposal of HHW, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and surrounding cities, are taking a pro-active role in protecting the environment and preventing these items from ending up in landfills or contaminating water sources and wastewater treatment plants.
For more information about the HHW Collection Event, please contact the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 24-hour Customer Service Center at 954.828.8000 or online at http://fortlauderdale.gov/customerservice/index.htm.
Additional information is also available by calling Broward County's Hotline at 954-765-4999. |
