2008 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Collection Events

Many common household materials are considered hazardous, or need special disposal. Phoenix holds regular household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events throughout the city, throughout the year. Read more about these events and their scheduled dates below. Dates, times and locations are subject to change. To verify, please check this website again before the event, call Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251, or send e-mail to Public Works Field Customer Service.
HHW events are FREE for Phoenix residents. When bringing your HHW don't forget.... Acceptable HHW and non-HHW items

Unacceptable materials

  • Regular refuse and bulk trash.
  • Business/commercial waste.
  • Bio-medical waste.
  • Ammunition or explosives. These items can be taken to the Police Property Management Facility. Call 602-262-6151 for more information.
  • Large quantities of residential wastes (more than five gallons of each product) will not be accepted. Please contact private disposal companies for proper and responsible disposal of commercial and large quantity wastes. These can be found in the telephone directory under "Garbage & Rubbish Collection"
  • Call Solid Waste Customer Services at (602) 262-7251 or send an e-mail here for any unusual chemical or unlabeled containers for specific guidelines.

When bringing HHW items, remember these tips.

  • If possible, seal items in their original containers or clearly label all items not in their original containers.
  • Place items in a cardboard box. Wrap glass bottles in cloth or newspaper so they do not break while transported.
  • Place the cardboard box in the trunk of your car or in the bed of your pickup truck. Keep items away from passengers.
  • Follow directions once you reach the event site, drive carefully and watch for others.
  • At the site, event staff will unload the HHW materials from your vehicle. Please stay inside your vehicle.

What happens to the items collected?

  • Recycling companies will recycle the used motor oil, batteries and antifreeze.
  • Useable paints will be mixed and reused or recycled.
  • Unusable materials will be disposed of properly.
  • Collected appliance materials are hauled directly to a recycling facility, or to another facility for proper removal and recycling of regulated materials, such as refrigerants. After removal of refrigerants, the appliances are recycled. To learn more, click and visit this site on computer/appliance recycling program.

Between HHW collection events...

  • Motor oil and car batteries can be taken to some local auto parts stores for free. Call the store first - materials accepted and hours of operation are subject to change.
  • Allow small amounts of latex paint (1/3 of a gallon or less) to dry and harden. Place open can of dried paint in refuse container. Place lid in container separately.
  • Use or burn up liquid propane in small (1 lb) cannisters. Place empty cannister in refuse container. Bring BBQ cylinders/tanks to HHW collection events.
  • City disposal facilities accept car batteries, up to five (5) gallons of motor oil per residence, appliances that use refrigerants, and up to five (5) tires ( no oversized tires) per residence per year. Bring proof of City of Phoenix residency (your current Phoenix water bill). Click here to learn about city disposal facilities.
Special needs pickup service

If you have a physical condition that prevents you from attending the events, call (602) 262-7251 or send an e-mail here at least one week before the HHW event to schedule a special pickup or for information on special needs pickup service. Special needs pickups will be scheduled on the Thursday and Friday of each collection event.

Residential Appliances and Computers

Residents can now take appliances and computers to the local HHW event. Acceptable items include refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers, stoves, washer/dryers, swamp coolers, water heaters, televisions/stereos, and computers/computer equipment. In addition to HHW appliance collections, click here to find out information on the Appliance collection and recycling program which collects appliances directly from your home for a fee. Any other items or questions, please call Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251 or send an e-mail here.

2008 HHW collection dates and sites
All collection hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. only! (June and September HHW events hours are from 7 - Noon due to summer temperatures) All collection days are Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no events in July or August, please plan accordingly.

No commercial loads, medical waste, explosives or radioactive waste will be accepted at the events.

2008 HHW EVENTS  
January 17, 18, 19

Palmcroft Baptist Church
15825 N 35 Avenue
(Northeast corner 35 Av/Tierra Buena)
February 14, 15, 16

Pecos Park - NEW SITE
17010 S. 48th St.
[Northwest corner, Pecos/48th St.]
March 13, 14, 15

Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N 32 Street
(Southeast corner 32 St/Union Hills)
April 10, 11, 12

North Phoenix Baptist Church
5757 North Central Avenue
(Southeast Corner of Central and Bethany Home)
May 15, 16, 17

Los Olivos Park
2802 East Devonshire Avenue (4200N)
(North of Indian School)
June 12, 13, 14 Desert West Park
6602 West Encanto
(East of 67 Ave on Northside of Encanto)
(Event times from 7 AM to Noon!)
September 18, 19, 20 Cesar Chavez Park
7858 South 35 Avenue
(35 Avenue and Baseline)
(Event times from 7 AM to Noon!)
October 16, 17, 18

Paradise Valley Community Center
17648 North 40th Street
(North of Bell Road, westside of 40th Street)
November 13, 14,15

North Phoenix Baptist Church
5757 North Central Avenue
(Southeast Corner of Central and Bethany Home)
December 11, 12, 13

Mountain Vista Park
13647 S. 50th St.
[Just north of Ray Road]

Call (602) 262-7251 if you need directions to the site nearest you. (TTY: 602-253-8796)

Send e-mail to Public Works Field Customer Service

Last Modified on 12/31/2007 12:19:16