Household Hazardous Waste

staff disposing household hazardous waste

Hazardous waste is identified by its ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity, making it particularly dangerous. Common examples include paint products, pool chemicals, household cleaners, and pesticides. It's important to note that household hazardous waste cannot be collected with regular household garbage. If these materials are improperly disposed of in the municipal solid waste stream, they have the potential to contaminate groundwater, which is our drinking water supply.

Household hazardous waste can be disposed of in two ways:

#1. St. Lucie County Sanitary Landfill

The St. Lucie County Landfill, located at 6120 Glades Cutoff Road, Fort Pierce, is a 331-acre site that receives and processes solid waste from both residents and commercial properties year-round. Call 772-462-1768 for hours and for information about what will be accepted.

#2. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days

The Office of Solid Waste offers two free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day events every year. Additionally, free drop-off locations for rechargeable batteries (such as cell phone batteries) are available at city buildings. For more information, call 772-871-1775 and press 5.

Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Report Illicit Discharge

Port St. Lucie's water quality is vulnerable to pollution entering the stormwater system, impacting aquatic life, wildlife, and human health. Illicit discharge, the unauthorized runoff entering the sewer system, carries untreated pollutants like heavy metals, oil, solvents, fertilizers, and pathogens directly into our waterways through direct or indirect means.

Examples of illicit discharge are:

  • Sewage
  • Household Chemicals
  • Automotive Fluids
  • Trash / Garbage / Litter
  • Chlorinated Pool Water
  • Sand / Sediment (Severe Erosion)

Report illicit discharge

To report illicit discharge within the City of Port St. Lucie, call the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Hotline at 772-344-4319.

Visit St. Lucie County's website to report an illicit discharge to the unincorporated areas of the St. Lucie County storm water system or contact the County's Illicit Discharge Hotline directly at 772-462-1668.

    Ways homeowners & business owners can reduce illicit discharge

    • Dispose of household chemicals properly.
    • Follow label directions on pesticide and fertilizer containers and dispose of properly.
    • Recycle approved containers.

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