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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Centers

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers.

Permanent HHW Drop-Off Center

Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(closed Sunday, Monday, and on holidays)

Monthly HHW Drop-Off Center

Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on days listed below
October – February: first Friday of the month (postponed one week in case of holiday)
March – September: first Friday and the next-day Saturday of the month (postponed one week in case of holiday)

Upcoming Monthly Drop-Off Events
June 6, 2025
Friday
June 7, 2025
Saturday
July 11, 2025
Friday
July 12, 2025
Saturday
August 2, 2025
Saturday
September 6, 2025
Saturday

Quarterly HHW Drop-Off Center

  • Quarterly HHW Drop-Off Center

Hours:
On the following dates from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Upcoming Quarterly HHW Drop-Off Events
August 16, 2025
Saturday
2755 Rigsby Avenue, 78222

Transportation Requirements

  • A recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the Environmental Fee and picture ID are required.
  • Contents should be kept in the original container.
  • If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leak proof or lined cardboard box.
  • Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
  • Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
  • A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
  • If materials are brought in a non-approved container, it will not be returned.
  • Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans or 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.

Accepted Materials

  • Auto fluids
  • Batteries
  • Household cleaners and solvents
  • Pool chemicals
  • Oil filters
  • E-waste
  • Fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts
  • Pesticides
  • Paint (limit 25 one-gallon cans or 5 five-gallon pails)
  • Printer cartridges
  • Cooking oil
  • Lacquer, shellac, furniture polish

Unaccepted Materials

  • Trash
  • Ammunition or fireworks
  • Commercial or medical waste
  • Medicine

Material Disposal

Find out what is accepted and is not accepted in your trash, recycle and organics carts here. You can search for almost any item or material.