Information and Resources

Please follow the links below for the HHW schedule, tips for attending the events, and disposing of materials between HHW events.

HHW Event Schedule and Tips for AttendingDisposing of Materials Between HHW Events

About the HHW Event

​Household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics collection events are for city of Phoenix residential solid waste customers only. ​Proof of city of Phoenix solid waste service is required.  Bring your current city services bill showing solid waste fees and a matching photo ID.​

Non-hazardous materials brought, in error, to events will be sorted and disposed of as municipal solid waste. In addition, latex paint containers containing small amounts of less than one gallon will be disposed of in the same manner.

​Acceptable Items


Auto parts

Auto related fluids (up to 5 gallons total)

Tires up to 5 (Oversized  tires are not accepted)


Batteries

Vehicle batteries

Rechargeable batteries


Electronics

Household appliances

Effective September 1st 2017, HHW events will allow up to two (2) Cathode Ray Tube television (CRT) units per event, per household free of charge.  After the first two (2) CRT units, a $20 will be charged.  All fees will be collected and managed by the E-waste contractor.


Chemicals

Pesticides/herbicides/insecticides

Pool chemicals
Household Paint (no more than 10 gallons total)

 

Propane gas cylinders 

(5lbs or 1lb)


Fire extinguishers

​Unacceptable Items


Regular garbage and bulk trash

Large quantities of residential wastes (more than five gallons of each product) will not be accepted. 

 

Non-hazardous products

Shampoo, lotions, dish soap, etc.
Non-hazardous items can be placed in your trash.  (Or find a friend, relative or neighbor that can use them.)

 

Business/commercial waste


Bio-medical waste

Medications, sharps/syringes

Safe Needle Disposal

Ammunition or explosives

Please call the Police Property Management Bureau at 602-261-8371 to determine whether your materials can be brought to the facility.


Prescription Medication

Prescription medication can be dropped off at most police precincts or local pharmacies. Please call ahead first to determine whether they accept prescription medication.

Proper Disposal of Medication

HHW Video

Contact Us

Public Works Department

200 W. Washington St. 7th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-262-6251

cityservicesbill@phoenix.gov