What is Hazardous Waste?

Household hazardous waste refers to materials that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive, which can pose risks to human health, wildlife, and the environment. Improper disposal can contaminate waterways, damage septic and wastewater systems, and pose risks to sanitation workers. Hazardous waste should never be disposed of curbside.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Center

Martin County residents can bring up to 100 pounds of hazardous waste to the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center in Palm City for FREE disposal. The waste must be from a Martin County home.

No business waste is accepted.

Location

9155 Busch Street
Palm City, Florida, 34990

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Closed on Sundays and legal holidays

The following items, from residential sources only, are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center:

  • Acetone, furniture strippers, and lubricants
  • Aerosol cans
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries (household, automotive, marine)
  • Cleaners and acids
  • Cooking oil and used motor oil
  • Corrosive materials
  • Electronics (e.g., TVs, phones, computers, printers)
  • Fluorescent bulbs and lamps
  • Gasoline, propane tanks, and flares
  • Mercury-containing devices
  • Paints and paint strippers
  • Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers
  • Polishes
  • Pool chemicals

The following items are not accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center:

  • Batteries over 24 inches in length
  • Business waste
  • Drums of any kind
  • Explosives
  • Medications
  • Needles, syringes, and sharps
  • Oxygen or welding tanks
  • Propane tanks larger than 30 inches in height
  • Radioactive or biological materials
  • Tires

Needles and sharps: Contact the Martin County Health Department at (772) 221-4000.

Prescription medications: Contact the Martin County Sheriff's Office at (772) 220-7000.

Small business hazardous waste: Contact Martin County Solid Waste at (772) 288-5700.

HazMobile

The HazMobile provides residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of household hazardous waste at specified locations throughout Martin County, in addition to the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center.

Martin County residents may bring up to 100 pounds of household hazardous waste to the Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Vehicle ("HazMobile") for FREE disposal.

Residents are not permitted to leave hazardous waste at HazMobile locations unless the HazMobile is on site, or the site is attended by solid waste personnel. 

No business waste is accepted.

The following items (up to 10 lbs per vehicle) are accepted at the HazMobile:

  • Aerosol cans
  • Antifreeze
  • Cleaners
  • Fertilizers & Herbicides
  • Filters
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Household batteries
  • Paints
  • Pesticides
  • Used motor or cooking oil (under 5 gallons)

The following items are not accepted at the HazMobile:

  • Business waste
  • Appliances
  • Auto or marine batteries
  • Computers, laptops, fax machines, or electronics
  • Gasoline
  • Oxygen or welding tanks
  • Pressurized gases
  • Propane tanks
  • Televisions
  • Tires
  • Flares

HazMobile Schedule

Hobe Sound
1st Wednesday of each month
Location: Fire Station #32
12155 SE Federal Hwy
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Stuart
2nd Wednesday of each month
Location: City of Stuart Fire Station
800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Jensen Beach
3rd Wednesday of each month
Location: Fire Station #16
2710 NE Savannah Rd
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Port Salerno
4th Wednesday of each month
Location: Fire Station #30
4725 SE Dixie Hwy
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sewall's Point
5th Wednesday of each month
Location: Town Commons Park
South Sewall's Point Rd
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tequesta
2nd Friday of each month
Location: Fire Station #36
18405 SE County Line Rd
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Indiantown
4th Friday of each month
Location: Fire Station #24
16550 SW Warfield Blvd
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Contact Us

If you have further questions about hazardous waste or the HazMobile, please select the "Contact Us" button to submit an inquiry, or call the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center at (772) 221-1416.

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