July Household Hazardous Waste Tip - Pool chemicals, Pesticides and Propane tanks

Summertime is prime for playing on the patio: grilling out, splashing in the pool, and sprucing up the landscaping.

Just keep in mind that

• Pool chemicals
• Pesticides, and
• Propane tanks

should never be placed in the garbage. Palm Beach County residents may bring...

SWA’s June Household Hazardous Waste Tip ~ Got a sinking feeling that your boat might harbor hazards

When exploring South Florida’s beautiful natural environments, be watchful of what you leave in your wake. Items such as:

• flares
• fire extinguishers
• deep cycle batteries
• mercury float switches
• fuels and oils
• cleaning products and
• even boats themselves

al...

Fourth of July holiday will not impact waste collection in unincorporated PBC

Live in unincorporated Palm Beach County? Garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulk waste will be collected on Independence Day, Monday, July 4, for residents and businesses in unincorporated Palm Beach County. Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach...

SWA’s May Household Hazardous Waste Tip ~ Old hurricane supplies can be hazardous

Hurricane season starts June 1, and many of our Palm Beach County neighbors are making sure they are prepared. As you update hurricane supplies, keep in mind that some items should not be placed in the garbage, but instead, be brought to one of the SWA’s ...