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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program

Household Hazardous Waste Program

PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT FROM 
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE!

The HHW Program, a joint project between the City of Tucson and Pima County, is designed to collect household hazardous waste from residents of our community. The HHW Program is operated by the City of Tucson.

Common household and automotive products become a hazard to the environment when disposed of improperly. Leftover quantities of these products should never be poured down the drain, put in trash, or stored for excessive periods of time. Bring them to the household waste collection sites for safe disposal at no charge.

MAIN SITE
2440 WEST SWEETWATER DRIVE
OPEN EVERY FRI. & SAT. 8 AM TO 12 NOON

Directions: I-10 to Prince Rd., west to Business Center Dr., north to River Park Dr. and turn left, then right on Commerce Dr., left on Benan Venture Dr. and right on Sweetwater Dr.

Please deliver wastes only during hours of operation. All wastes should be properly identified and labeled. Containers should not leak.

Please bring:

  • Automotive Fluids
  • Engine Oil Filters
  • Auto Batteries (Battery Fact Sheet)
  • Rechargeable Batteries (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, Pb)
  • Small Button Batteries
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Cleaning Products
  • Drain Openers
  • Cooking Oil
  • Mercury Containing Products
  • Fluorescent Lamps
  • Paint Products
  • Solvents
  • Hobby Chemicals
  • Pesticides
  • Lawn & Garden Products
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Propane Cylinders
  • Computer Equipment
  • Printer Cartridges
  • Items Labeled: Acid, Flammable, Caustic, Poison, Caution, Toxic, Danger or Warning

*Used oil in large quantities (25, 30 or 55-gallon drums, etc.) must be approved by the HHW Program facility staff prior to acceptance.
**Gasoline can be dropped off at outreach sites but the containers will not be returned. Gasoline containers can only be reclaimed at the HHW Program facility. Gasoline in large quantities (25, 30 or 55-gallon drums, etc.) must be approved by the HHW Program facility staff prior to acceptance.

Please do not bring:

  • Business or Commercial Wastes
  • Commercial Gas Cylinders
  • Explosives or Ammunition
  • Infectious or Radioactive Waste

Outreach Sites

For your convenience the following sites are open on the first Saturday of each month from 8 am - 12 noon:

  • Eastside City Hall: 7575 E. Speedway Blvd.
  • Tucson Water Plant 2: 1102 W. Irvington Rd.
  • Park and Ride Parking Lot on Ina Rd. and Via Ponte (1 block west of Oracle Rd.)

If you have large quantities, please deliver them to the main site at 2440 W. Sweetwater Drive every Friday or Saturday from 8 am - 12 noon.

5 Actions You Can Take

  1. Buy only what you need.
  2. Read and follow labels.
  3. Store properly and in labeled containers.
  4. Take leftover quantities to the Program.
  5. Use safer alternative products when possible.

Volunteers Needed!

Your help is needed in this very important environmental project.

Call 791-4014 for more information.

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