SANITATION - HAZARDOUS WASTE
Do not dispose of the following household hazardous waste items in the trash, in the sewer or on the ground:
Non-disposable Items
| Automotive |
Lawn & Garden |
| Auto Batteries |
Bug Spray |
| Carburetor cleaner |
Charcoal lighter fluid |
| Degreaser |
Fertilizer w/ weed killer |
| Fuels |
Insect Killer |
| Gasoline |
Pool Chemicals |
| Oil Filters |
Roach/Ant Killer |
| Used Antifreeze |
Rodent Bait |
| Used Motor Oil |
Weed Killer |
Non-disposable Items
| Household Items |
Home Improvements |
| Aerosol Products* |
Concrete Cleaners |
| Button Batteries |
Driveway Sealer |
| Batteries (rechargeable) |
Furniture Stripper |
| Drain Cleaners |
Glue w/ solvents |
| Fluorescent Lights |
Latex Paint** |
| Mothballs |
Oil Based Paint |
| Nail Polish/Remover |
Paint Remover |
| Oven Cleaner |
Paint Thinner |
| Polish w/ solvents |
Roofing Tar |
| Spot Removers |
Stain/Varnish |
| Thermometers (mercury) |
Wood Preservatives |
*Empty aerosols can be disposed of in the trash
**When possible, dry out unusable latex paint and dispose of in the trash.
Miami Dade County has (2) Permanent Home Chemical Collection Center:
• West Dade 8831 N.W. 58th Street
• South Dade 23707 S.W. 97th Av. Gate-B
The hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the contact number for Miami Dade County is 305-594-1500. Home Chemical Web Site: http://www.miamidade.gov/dswm/home_chemical_disposal.asp