To promote the reuse and recycling of home chemical waste, Miami Dade County operates two Home Chemical Collection Centers allow residential customers to dispose of items that can otherwise potentially harm the environment. Certain home chemical products are also available free of charge.
Attention residents: Drop off your home chemicals and household hazardous waste at limited-time events Home Chemical Drop-Off Mobile Events
Attention businesses: Home Chemical Collection Centers are not for business or commercial use. Businesses must utilize a private company to dispose of the below listed items.
Accepted Items:
- Oil-based paints
- Pesticides, solvents
- Pool chemicals
- Electronic items including:
- Computer monitors and televisions
- Personal computers, keyboards, hard drives and printers
- VCR's, audio and video equipment
- Communication equipment such as cellular telephones and hand-held radios
- Unbroken fluorescent light bulbs, including the older, long-tube fluorescents, modern compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and other fluorescent types
- Latex paints that are still in liquid form
- Propane tanks (larger tanks such as those used for RV's, forklifts, or fixed kitchen gas supply are not accepted)
- Empty oxygen tanks
- Small lithium-ion batteries (button batteries)
New paints or latex paint in good condition should be donated to neighbors or community groups.
If you have unusable or poor quality latex paint still in liquid form, dry out any remaining liquid with an absorbent material such as newspaper or kitty litter. Once the latex paint has been solidified, place the paint can in your waste cart.
Read more about the proper disposal of household items.
Free Home Chemicals
New or almost-new home chemical products can be picked up from a Home Chemical Collection Center. All products are free of charge and available as-is on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Available products are intended for residential use only.
Individuals receiving products from the Chem-Again program will be required to sign a release form before receiving any products. The Chem-Again Program is part of the County's effort to reduce, reuse and recycle home chemical wastes that can harm our environment.
Products available:
West Dade Center
South Dade Center
Miami-Dade County does not guarantee the condition or performance of any products obtained from the Chem-Again Program.