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These words identify household hazardous waste (HHW). Items marked as such should be disposed of accordingly:

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DISPOSAL GUIDELINES

No commercial waste - The county will not accept any commercial or industrial generated hazardous waste.
No illegal materials - The county will not accept any materials that cannot be legally disposed of at a hazardous waste facility.
No mixing - Do not mix materials.
Tighten all lids - If containers are leaking, pack in a larger container with newspaper to soak up the leaks.
Items must be identifiable - Bring all substances in original containers with labels.
25 gallon/220 pound limit - The maximum amount accepted is 25 gallons or 220 pounds. No 25 or 50 gallon drums.

HHW COLLECTION DATE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HHW EVENTS! FOR DEP COMPLIANCE, WE MUST LIMIT CAPACITY.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2020 - COATESVILLE LEARNING CENTER,1635 E. LINCOLN HWY. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/household-hazardous-waste-event-in-chester-county-tickets-113101345168

Click here for a list of accepted materials
Learn more at:
https://www.chestercountyswa.org/117/Household-Hazardous-Waste