Pembroke Pines hosts quarterly hazardous waste drop-off this week. What to know
Got motor oil, batteries or old electronics lying around the house?
Pembroke Pines’ quarterly hazardous waste drop-off event is coming to town on Saturday, June 20. Here’s how to prepare.
First, make sure you’ve got proof of residency to participate in the drop-off, which will take place at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, located at 13975 Pembroke Road, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
That includes utility bills, a mortgage statement or your driver’s license, among other documents.
If you haven’t sorted out your waste or proof of residency in time, two additional drop-off dates with Republic Services — Pines’ solid waste partner — are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 19.
Next, you’ll want to sort through your trash to see if it meets the city’s hazardous waste eligibility criteria.
What’s acceptable to bring?
- Paint thinners and strippers
- Paint, oil or latex
- Auto fluids (motor oil, coolant, etc.)
- Pesticides/Insecticides/herbicides
- Fertilizer
- Pool chemicals
- Fluorescent tubes, compact and metal halide bulbs
- Flares
- Mercury thermometers
- Spot removers
- Oven and drain cleaners
- Furniture and metal polish
- Items containing mercury
- Batteries (rechargeable, auto and marine)
- Propane tanks, refrigerants and home fire extinguishers
What to leave at home?
- Biohazards and medical waste
- Explosives
- Tires
- Business-generated HHW waste
- Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C&D and 9V)
- Prescription medications
- Oxygen, helium, acetylene and nitrogen gas
- Neon bulbs
Similar restrictions apply to electronic waste.
Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, terminals, printers, fax machines, modems, cellphones, TVs, desktop copiers and scanners and rechargeable batteries are all good to dispose of at the drop-off.
Trash including office furniture, stereos, speakers, musical instruments, DVD players, VCRs, home appliances, solar panels, microwave ovens, electronic hand tools and regular trash and debris are not.
Got more questions? Contact the city at 954-518-9000 or visit Pembroke Pines’ website for updates.
