The city of Surprise offers Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events at different times throughout the year to help protect the environment by properly disposing items which may contain harmful chemicals. These events are open to Surprise residents only and proof of residency is required (driver’s license/city utility bill).
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event:
Date
April 11, 2009 and October 10, 2009
Time
8 a.m. to noon
Location
Public Works Maintenance Yard
13433 W. Foxfire Drive
(From Bell Road, turn north on Dysart Road and follow signs to the entrance off Foxfire Road)
Details
From Bell Road, turn north on Dysart Road and follow signs to the entrance off Foxfire Road.
Proof of residency is required.
Seal items in their original container or clearly label all items not in their original container and place in a cardboard box.
Please remain in your vehicle, event staff will remove materials from your vehicle.
Additional Hazardous Waste Information:
Tips to reduce hazardous waste
Read labels and buy environmentally safe products
Buy only what you will use, or give away unused portions.
Buy latex-based paint.
Paint
Paint, if completely dried, may be disposed of in the regular trash collection. Latex paint (paint that can be cleaned up with water) should be air-dried in its container away from children and pets. When the paint is completely solidified, the can and its contents can be thrown away.
Solvent-based. Air drying liquid solvent-based paint (paint that can only be cleaned up with turpentine or other solvents) is generally not recommended. If the paint has become completely solidified, it can be disposed of in the regular trash collection. If there is a small amount of paint leftover in the can, dry it out by adding an absorbent material such as cat litter. Otherwise, it should be considered household hazardous waste.
Motor Oil
To dispose of motor oil, consult the telephone directory for the nearest Checker Auto Supply or Pep Boys. Call for specific instructions.
Batteries
All types of rechargeable household and auto batteries may be discarded at:
Interstate Batteries
13754 W Bell Rd, Suite 8
Surprise, AZ
623.584.1300
Public Works 16000 N Civic Center Plaza
Surprise, AZ 85374
