Frequently Asked Questions

Republic Services / U.S. Ecology Tampa, Inc., provides quarterly residential drop-off events.

Quarterly, at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (13975 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027).  Please see the City's website for scheduled dates and times.

• Paints, Chemicals and Fluids:
  • Paints & Solvents
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers
  • Automotive Fluids
• Pressurized Containers:
  • Propane tanks
  • Refrigerants

  • Fire extinguishers

• Batteries:
  • Rechargeable
  • Auto
  • Marine
  • Note: Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) are not accepted and should be placed in the regular trash.
• Lighting & Mercury-Containing Items:
  • Fluorescent tubes, compact & metal halide bulbs
  • Thermometers, other mercury-containing items

  • Note: Neon bulbs are not accepted

• Electronics (E-Waste):
  • Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice
  • Printers, fax machines, modems
  • Cell phones
  • Televisions
  • Desktop copiers & scanners
• Other:
  • Flares
  • Please see the City's website for additional information.

• Medical & Biohazard Materials:
  • Biohazard / medical waste
  • Prescription medications
• Explosives & Industrial, Medical, or Specialty Pressurized Items:
  • Explosives
  • Gas cylinders (oxygen, helium, acetylene, nitrogen)
• Electronics & Appliances:
  • DVD players & VCRs
  • Appliances (including solar panels & microwaves)
  • Electronic hand tools
• Garbage & Everyday Waste:
  • Regular trash & debris
  • Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) should be placed in your regular trash
• Other:
  • Neon bulbs
  • Office Furniture
  • Stereos / speakers
  • Musical Instruments
  • Tires
  • Please see the City's website for additional information.

Only Pembroke Pines residents with proof of residency.