Annual 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection: TBD

Each year since 2005 the county has sponsored a one-day household hazardous waste collection. In 2010 we made managing this waste a bit easier by providing an ongoing collection for oil-based coatings and pesticides (see link to paint/pesticide collection), however there are still items that must be handled by a hazardous waste company. Products such as gasoline and kerosene, gas/oil mixes, cleaners, chemicals, and other household chemicals must be managed by a hazardous waste company.

Elk Co. Community Recycling Center
850 Washington Street,
St. Marys, PA 15857

Hours: 9:00am to 12:00pm

What to Bring

  • Oil-based paints
  • Flammable liquids (gasoline, kerosene, varnish, thinner, solvents and gas/oil mixtures)
  • Wood and metal finishing products
  • Deck stains
  • Water sealers
  • Household cleaning agents
  • Drain cleaners
  • Solid and liquid pesticides
  • Fertilizers
  • Herbicides
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Putties, glues and other adhesives
  • Antifreeze
  • Pool chemicals

What NOT to bring

  • Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Radioactive materials
  • Medical waste
  • Car batteries
  • Motor oil
  • Tires
  • Appliances
  • Latex paints

Please call the Elk County Recycling Office at 776-5373 with questions about the above items. Outlets exist for motor oil, car batteries, tires, and appliances.

We do not accept latex paint. Cans can be left open to dry or the paint can be mixed with sawdust or cat litter and placed in regular trash.

Transportation Safety Tips

  • Bring products in original containers if possible
  • Make sure containers are properly sealed and labeled
  • If a container is leaking pack it in a larger container and use cat litter to absorb the leak
  • Do not mix products together
  • If you do not know what it is, mark it as unknown
  • If possible place containers in a cardboard box
  • Stay in vehicle, trained personnel will remove the materials from your vehicle
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