Any material or substance that is potentially damaging to the environment and harmful to humans and other living organisms is considered a hazardous waste. Hazardous waste should never be disposed of curbside. Hazardous waste can be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center located in Palm City.
Location
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center
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 Noon
Closed Sundays and legal holidays
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Acceptable Item(s) |
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| Acetone | Mercury-containing devices |
| Aerosol cans | Paints and paint strippers |
| Batteries | Polishes |
| Cleaners | Pesticides |
| Corrosives (i.e. pool chemicals) | Used motor oil |
| Electronics (i.e. TVs, printers) | Solvents |
| Fluorescent lamps & bulbs | Weed killers |
NO: sharps, needles, medications, tires, explosives, radioactive or biological materials, drums of any kind, or business waste will be accepted at the Disposal Center.
- For needles and sharps disposal: Contact the Martin County Health Department at (772) 221-4000.
- For prescription and medications disposal: Contact the Martin County Sheriff's Office at (772) 220-7000.
Hazmobile
HazMobile is short for mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Vehicle. It was created to give residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of household hazardous waste at locations other than the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center. For the HazMobile location schedule, select the "Hazmobile" button.
Contact the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center
Click on the "Recycling & Disposal Guide" button to learn more about disposal of hazardous waste materials. If you have further questions, please select the "Contact Us" button to submit an inquiry, or call the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center at (772) 221-1416.