Hazardous waste event
By: Sharon Aron Baron
The City of Parkland now participates in Broward County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program effective November 1, 2021, and residents are no longer allowed to drop off items in Tamarac, Coconut Creek or Coral Springs.
Broward County Residential Drop-Off Centers accept household hazardous waste and electronic equipment ONLY on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Parkland Resident Drop-Off Centers:
Delivery Center North
2780 N. Powerline Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Saturdays only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Central delivery point
5490 Reese Street
David, FL 33313
Saturdays only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Delivery Center South
5601 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
West Park, FL 33023
Saturdays only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Residents must follow CDC guidelines on social distancing when entering the drop-off centers. Stay in your car and allow Broward County to provide contactless service.
Proof of residency is required (photo ID and a document showing your official address e.g. tax bill, TRIM notices, voter registration, utility bill or other official government issued document). For more information, please visit Broward County Household Hazardous Waste.
Accepted Items
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aerosol products |
Kerosene |
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ammonia |
lawn chemicals |
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ammunition |
lighter fluid |
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antifreeze |
mercury thermometer |
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car fluids |
Engine oil |
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car batteries |
nail polish remover |
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boat batteries |
color |
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boat fluids |
pesticides |
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charcoal starter |
photo chemicals |
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Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) |
pool chemicals |
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drain cleaner |
propane tanks |
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fertilizer |
Rechargeable batteries |
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fire extinguisher |
rust remover |
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Fireworks |
solvent |
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torches |
stain remover |
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fluorescent tubes |
Tires* |
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petrol |
turpentine |
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herbicides |
weed killer |
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household cleaners |
wood stain |
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insecticide |
wood scraper |
*A maximum of five tires with rims less than 25″ in diameter will be accepted per load
*Containers must not exceed five gallons; Limit 25 gallons per visit
The following accepted electronic devices include answering machines, computer cables, cell phones, computers (including laptops), copiers, DVD and VCR players, fax machines, flash and hard drives, keyboards/mice, monitors, pagers, ink cartridges, printers, radios, routers , satellite/cable boxes, scanners, speakers/stereo systems, telephones, televisions and cable.
Items not accepted:
Waste generated by business and government, explosives, biohazardous waste, appliances and microwave ovens.
Please click here for disposal guidelines for other items, including business and government chemical disposal, Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs), medication disposal, sharp (needle) disposal, rechargeable batteries, and regular household batteries.
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Sharon Aron Baron lives in Parkland and is the editor of Talk Media. She has been covering Parkland News since 2012. Parkland Talk was formed to bring news, views and entertainment to residents of Parkland.
