Bucks County residents looking to safely dispose of household chemicals, oil-based paints, and other toxic materials can take advantage of the final Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event of the year. The event will take place on Saturday, October 24, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM (rain or shine) at Strayer Middle School in Quakertown.

Registration is not required. Residents may bring up to 25 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous products at no cost.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

• Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Rain or Shine)

• Location: Strayer Middle School, 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951

• Cost: Free for Bucks County residents (No registration required)

What You Can Bring

Items labeled with words such as Danger, Warning, Caution, Poisonous, Toxic, Flammable, or Corrosive are eligible. Acceptable items include:

• Pesticides & Garden Chemicals: Chlordane, DDT, Malathion, Sevin, rodent poison, weed killer

• Flammables: Gas/oil mixtures, gasoline, heating/motor oil, kerosene, aerosols

• Paints & Solvents: Oil-based paint, paint thinner, spot remover, rust/paint remover

• Household Caustics: Ammonia-based cleaners, degreasers, drain cleaner, household lye, oven cleaner

• Batteries: Button, lithium, re-chargeable, and lead-acid batteries (car, marine, motorcycle, truck)

• Toxics & Automotive: Antifreeze, mercury, pool chemicals, photographic chemicals, fire extinguishers

• Propane Tanks: Mini propane tanks only (2 lbs. or less)

What You Cannot Bring

The following items will not be accepted:

• Electronics: TVs, computers, cell phones, or any corded devices

• Latex Paint: Non-hazardous water-based paint (Remove lid, let air dry or mix with absorbent materials like kitty litter until solid, then discard in regular trash)

• Appliances: With or without Freon

• Large Propane Tanks: Greater than 2 lbs.

• Other Prohibited Items: Tires, medical waste/prescription drugs, smoke detectors, explosives/ammunition, asbestos, gas cylinders, regular alkaline batteries, PCBs, pressurized CFCs/Freon, radioactive waste, or unidentified waste

Why Proper Disposal Matters

Products containing toxic chemicals pose serious risks to human health and the environment if thrown in the regular trash, poured down sinks, or dumped into storm drains. Improper disposal can cause fires in collection vehicles and pollute local soil, air, and water supplies.

This event is provided as a community service by the Bucks County Board of Commissioners in cooperation with participating municipalities. It is open to residents only and not to businesses, industries, or institutions.

For additional information on disposal options, visit www.buckscounty.gov/recycling or call the Bucks County Planning Commission at 215-345-3400.