Dispose of Hazardous Materials & Chemicals

How to Dispose of Hazardous Materials

CHEMICAL DISPOSAL

Many common household chemicals are unsafe to place out for collection with your household refuse. Help protect Miami's drinking water supply and fragile environment by safely disposing of your household chemicals.

Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Center accepts oil based paints, pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals and other household items. The centers also accept latex paints that are still in liquid form; however, it is recommended that new paints or latex paint that is still in good condition be donated to neighbors or community groups. The centers are available to non-commercial residents only.

They will not accept commercial waste of any kind.

For hours and locations of the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Center closest to you, please call (305) 468-5900.

When delivering household chemicals to the Center, please remember:

  • Pack all containers upright in sturdy boxes.
  • Tighten lids and caps on all containers.
  • Place leaking containers in larger container, along with an absorbent material such as newspaper.
  • Make sure all containers are labeled. If the original label has fallen off, re-label it with the contents or any information you have, or label it "UNKNOWN CHEMICALS".

 

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