Do you have household chemicals that you would like to dispose of properly? Check here for drop off dates and locations in Pittsburgh!

The City of Pittsburgh offers household chemical collection for all members of the community. All Household Chemical Collection events are held on Saturdays April through October, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, rain or shine.

Upcoming Drop Off Dates:

August 14, Allegheny County @ Boyce Park

September 11, Allegheny County @ South Park

October 9, Beaver County @ Bradys Run Park

Procedures

• Registration Required
• $20 fee for up 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle assessed on all participants*
• All items MUST be placed in car trunk or truck bed
• Remain in your vehicle at all times

Accepted Items and Associated Cost

Per Vehicle Charge: $20* fee covers disposal  up 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle the following materials:

• Aerosol cans
• Automotive fluids (e.g., motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, kerosene, brake fluid)
• Batteries & Camp fuel/small propane bottles
• Chemistry sets & Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs: bulbs only- we do not accept fluorescent tubes)
• Gasoline and kerosene
• Household cleaners (ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners)
• Mercury thermometers
• Paint products (latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, creosote, water sealers, paint thinners, furniture strippers)
• Pesticides/garden (rodent killers, insecticides, weed killers, mothballs, fertilizer)
• Photo & Pool chemicals & Smoke Detectors

*ADDITIONAL FEES: $12 per fire extinguisher; $15 per pound of liquid mercury