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If your garage, junk drawer or utility closet has a few things you’ve been meaning to get rid of—but aren’t sure how to safely dispose of—this is your sign.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, Jefferson County is hosting its biannual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off + Shredding event, giving residents a free way to responsibly get rid of everything from old paint and gasoline to electronics, tires and more.
The event takes place from 8AM—11:30AM at two locations around Jefferson County, and you can drop off accepted items that can’t be brought to a landfill.
What is Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day?
This free event helps Jefferson County residents safely dispose of household items that shouldn’t go in your regular trash or recycling bin.
There are two drop-off locations:
And yes, there’s a little bit of everything on the accepted-items list, including a few things that may surprise you. Read on for what you can and can’t bring.
What can you bring to Jefferson County’s Hazardous Waste Day?
1. Old paint cans ✅
Have a collection of paint cans taking up valuable garage real estate? If your DIY project ended years ago but the supplies are still hanging around, this is a good chance to clear them out.
The event accepts:
- paint
- stains
- varnishes
- sealants
- solvents
- thinners
- turpentine
- resins
- epoxy fillers
2. Old gasoline + other automotive fluids ✅
That container of gas you’re not sure what to do with? Jefferson County has a safer option.
Residents can drop off:
- gas
- oil
- fuel additives
- degreasers
- filters
- rust removers
- + other automotive fluids
3. Tires with rims ❌
If you have old tires sitting around that no longer have a purpose, you can bring them to the event—as long as they don’t have rims!
4. Cords + electronics ✅
Time to dump out those boxes in your garage filled with mystery cords, old cameras and electronics you haven’t touched in years.
Jefferson County accepts:
- TVs
- cable boxes
- cameras
- computers
- laptops
- monitors
- printers
- cords
- ink toner
- small appliances
- e-cigarettes + vapes
5. Kitchen + household appliances ✅
Items like coffee makers, microwaves, toasters, vacuums, hair dryers and irons can all be dropped off.
Big appliances like refrigerators + water heaters are welcome too.
6. On-site paper shredding ✅ (with a few rules)
In addition to electronics recycling, the event also includes on-site paper shredding. Perfect for old tax documents, statements and paperwork you don’t want falling into the wrong hands.
- Limit: 5 boxes per vehicle
- Please remove: Binder clips and paper clips
7. What’s NOT accepted ❌
Not everything can be accepted at the event. Jefferson County does not take:
- Asbestos
- Explosives
- Medical waste
- PCBs
- Radioactive or unidentified materials
See drop-off locations below:
Have a question about an item? Call 205-325-8741 or visit Jefferson County’s website for more information.
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