The City of Fort Lauderdale offers several opportunities throughout the year for you to dispose of acceptable household hazardous waste (HHW). Fort Lauderdale residents may participate in any of the events listed below. 

What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?

Household hazardous waste includes products with toxic ingredients or components which require special disposal to prevent pollution to waterways, groundwater, air, and soil, as well as to prevent poisoning or otherwise endangering humans, pets, or wildlife. Many of the products we use for cleaning, painting, gluing, automotive, pool, lawn, medications, and electronic components.

Household hazardous waste does not include industrial waste or construction debris which must be disposed of according to specialized regulations and are not accepted at drop-off events.

See Illegal Dumping? Report Environmental Crimes!

Dumping trash and/or household hazardous waste onto private or City property, or into a storm drain is considered an environmental crime and it’s illegal. If you witness illegal dumping or any environmental crime, please call (954) 828-5700. Be prepared to provide the suspect’s description, tag number, and a vehicle description, including any markings, damage, or business name imprinted on it. Phone calls will be confidential and, if desired, callers will remain anonymous.

There is no need to wait for the next drop-off event to safely dispose of unwanted electronics. City of Fort Lauderdale residents can conveniently and safely dispose of home electronics curbside on the same day that their recycling is collected.