Spartanburg County Public Works Department is working with a local citizen's group to offer one-day events to collect household hazardous material from residents.
If you would like to be a part of this workgroup, please call 864-595-5326 or e-mail.
Otherwise, please check back for future collection day events that will be held in Spartanburg County.
What you need to know
Hazardous waste cannot be disposed of by throwing it in a dumpster or putting it on your curb with your other garbage and recyclables. It requires special handling and treatment.
Examples of household hazardous waste are:
- Batteries
- Consumer paint products
- Corrosives (such as oven cleaners and drain cleaners)
- Liquid fuels
- Domestic pesticides
- Pharmaceuticals (unused medications and hypodermic needles)
- Pressurized-flammable gas containers (such as propane BBQ tanks and single use tanks)
- Solvent and flammable liquids (such as gasoline, anti-freeze, and paint strippers)
- Swimming pool chemicals
- Consumer electrical and electronic equipment
- Products containing mercury (includes thermometers and fluorescent lighting)
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