Find out which household hazardous waste items are accepted and where residents can discard in Hillsborough County
HHW events
Monday, May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day
- No curbside collection for trash, recycling, and yard waste
- All solid waste facilities, Solid Waste administration, and customer service closed
- All collection, facilities, administration offices, and customers service will resume their normal schedules on Tuesday, May 26
Which items are accepted?
The following items are accepted at household hazardous waste collections.
Batteries: Lead acid | Cars, motorcycles, golf carts, lawn mowers, boats |
Batteries: Power tool and loose batteries 12 inches or smaller | Loose batteries:
Tape battery terminals with clear packing tape or place each battery in an individual plastic zip-close bag |
Household cleaners | Adhesives, drain openers, aerosols, pest control, cleaners, solvents |
Personal care products | Nail polish remover, peroxide, rubbing alcohol |
Paint products | Paint (latex and oil-based), primer, stain, solvent (thinner, stripper), and varnish. Limit 10 one-gallon containers or 5 five-gallon containers per month. Must be sealed and not leaking |
Automotive products | Antifreeze/engine coolant, motor oil, waxes, cleaners, polishes, gasoline/diesel (maximum container size one 5-gallon; container will be returned to customers upon request) |
Pool & spa chemicals | Chlorine, muriatic acid, clarifiers, cleaners |
Propane & helium tanks, fire extinguishers | Limit: five 30-pound tanks or less |
Lawn and garden Chemicals | Fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, poisons |
Mercury-Containing Devices | Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), fluorescent lamps, mercury thermometers, mercury thermostats Limit: 10 bulbs four feet and longer |
Flares and ammunition | Marine and road flares, ammunition |
Other | Cooking oil, LED light bulbs |
Business waste is not accepted at household hazardous waste collections. Loads will be evaluated to determine if products are considered business waste.
Which items are not accepted?
The following items are not accepted at household hazardous waste collections (click the links to find disposal information):
Alkaline batteries | Place in the garbage can (not in the recycling bin) |
Biomedical waste/used needles/sharps | Contact the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County |
Commercial waste | Contact vendors for disposal of commercial waste, including hazardous waste, universal waste, and electronics |
Electronics (residential/household) | Household electronics are accepted at Community Collection Centers |
Explosives | Contact local law enforcement agencies for proper disposal or, in an emergency, dial 9-1-1 |
Medications | Consult the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for how to dispose of unused/expired medicine |
Radioactive materials | Contact the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, (850) 245-4266, or the 24-hour Radiological Emergency Number, (407) 297-2095 for proper disposal |
HHW Collections and Hours
Open on select Saturdays of the month from 8 AM to 2 PM
- First Saturday
- Sheldon Road HHW Collection Site - 9805 Sheldon Road in Tampa
- Second Saturday
- South County Solid Waste Facility - 13000 U.S. Highway 41 in Gibsonton
- Third Saturday
- Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility - 6209 County Road 579 in Seffner
Who can use
- All Hillsborough County household residents can use HHW Collections, including those in single family, rental, condominium, townhome, apartment & manufactured home dwellings
- No business waste is accepted
Must show
- State-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address
Contact
If you have questions or require additional assistance, the Customer Service team is available Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.
- Phone: (813) 272-5680
Email: SolidWaste@HCFL.gov