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.

Address

9155 Busch Street
Palm City, Florida, 34990

Hours of Operation

  • Monday through 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
    • Schedule: 1st Wednesday of each month
    • Location: Fire Station #32
    • Address: 12155 SE Federal Hwy
    • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Stuart
    • Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of each month
    • Location: City of Stuart Fire Station
    • Address: 800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
    • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Jensen Beach
    • Schedule: 3rd Wednesday of each month
    • Location: Fire Station #16
    • Address: 2710 NE Savannah Rd
    • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Port Salerno
    • Schedule: 4th Wednesday of each month
    • Location: Fire Station #30
    • Address: 4725 SE Dixie Hwy
    • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Sewall's Point
    • Schedule: 5th Wednesday of each month
    • Location: Town Commons Park
    • Address: South Sewall's Point Rd
    • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Tequesta
    • Schedule: 2nd Friday of each month
    • Location: Fire Station #36
    • Address: 18405 SE County Line Rd
    • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Indiantown
    • Schedule: 4th Friday of each month
    • Location: Fire Station #24
    • Address: 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.