Fort Lauderdale’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for Sunday, Jan. 21
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Venice of America
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Fort Lauderdale’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for Sunday, Jan. 21

Residents Invited to Safely Dispose of Items Free of Charge

Monique Damiano, Public Information Specialist
Public Works Department
For Media Only: (954) 828-7808
mdamiano@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale - City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County residents are invited to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste and electronics on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event. The one-day event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 101 N. Andrews Avenue, just west of City Hall in Fort Lauderdale. Signs will be posted in the area to direct traffic in and out of the drop off location.

With proof of residency (i.e., driver's license, utility bill), City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County residents may drop off hazardous household items and electronics at no charge. Items generated by businesses will not be accepted.

Acceptable Items

Items that will be accepted include: paint, paint thinners and strippers, gas cylinders, pesticides, insecticides, antifreeze, fluorescent light bulbs, automobile batteries, mercury and rechargeable batteries, used motor oil, automotive fluids and gasoline solvents, fire extinguishers, flares, propane tanks, car batteries, lawn and pool chemicals and household cleaners.

Residents may also bring old electronics such as computers with accessories, televisions, fax machines, printers and cell phones for free disposal. To dispose of business-generated electronics, please call 954.577.4160.

Unacceptable Items

Items that will not be accepted include: explosive materials, biohazardous (medical) waste, microwaves, stereos or business-generated items.

Safety Precautions for Household Hazards Waste Items

  • Wear protective gloves.
  • Do not mix products.
  • Keep all items in their original containers with the lids tightly sealed. If the items are not in their original containers, residents should clearly label each item to identify the contents inside.
  • Put leaking products in a large plastic container and use a non-flammable absorbent, such as cat litter, to pack around leaking products.
  • Do not smoke or place products near sources of heat.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, which is co-sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities, was created to bring hazardous waste disposal services into the community and to provide an additional drop off location for City and County residents. By offering alternatives for the safe disposal of HHW, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and surrounding cities, are taking a proactive role in protecting the environment and preventing these items from ending up in landfills or contaminating water sources and wastewater treatment plants.

For more information about the HHW Collection Event, please call the City of Fort Lauderdale's 24-hour Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000 or Broward County's Hotline at 954-765-4999.