Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

The City of Pembroke Pines partners with Republic Services to provide quarterly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Events to help residents safely dispose of household hazardous materials and select electronic waste in an environmentally responsible manner.

🪪 Proof of Residency Required

  • Residents must present proof of Pembroke Pines residency to participate in HHW drop-off events. Business-generated waste is not accepted.

📍 Location

  • City of Pembroke Pines, Wastewater Treatment Plant, 13975 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

⏰ Hours of Operation

  • 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

📅 Quarterly HHW Drop-Off Schedule

  • Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Saturday, June 20, 2026
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026
  • Saturday, December 19, 2026

📞 Additional Information

  • For additional information, please contact the City of Pembroke Pines at 954-518-9000.
  • In addition, for a list of acceptable and unacceptable waste, please see below.
  1. Who handles household hazardous waste (HHW)?
  2. When are HHW events held?
  3. What items can I drop off?
  4. What items are not accepted?
  5. Who can participate?
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Acceptable Waste

🎨 Paints & Chemicals

  • Paints (oil or latex) & Solvents (thinner/stripper)
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers
  • Spot Removers
  • Furniture/Metal Polishers
  • Oven and Drain Cleaners

🔥Flares

  • Flares

💥 Household Pressurized Containers

  • Propane tanks
  • Refrigerants (from appliances like A/C units)
  • Household fire extinguishers

🚗 Automotive Fluids

  • Motor oil, Coolant, etc.

🔋Batteries

  • Rechargeable, Auto, Marine

💡 Lighting & Items with Mercury

  • Fluorescent tubes, compact & metal halide bulbs
  • Thermometers, other mercury-containing items

💻 Electronics (E-Waste)

  • Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice
  • Printers, fax machines, modems
  • Cell phones
  • Televisions
  • Desktop copiers & scanners

Unacceptable Waste

🗑️General Waste

  • Regular Trash & debris
  • Business generated waste

🧪 Medical & Hazardous Materials

  • Biohazard / medical waste
  • Prescription medications

🔥Explosives

  • Explosives

💥 Industrial or Medical Grade Gas Cylinders

  • Gas cylinders: 
    • Oxygen, Helium, Acetylene, Nitrogen

🚗 Automotive

  • Tires

🔋Alkaline Batteries

  • AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) → Place in regular trash

💡 Lighting

  • Neon bulbs

🖥️ Electronics (E-Waste)

  • DVD players & VCRs
  • Appliances (including solar panels & microwaves)
  • Electronic hand tools

🪑 Household & Miscellaneous Items

  • Office furniture
  • Stereos / speakers
  • Musical instruments