Hazardous Wastes are not collected by the Borough of Hatboro Public Works Department. The following items are considered hazardous waste and should be disposed of at a County-sponsored Hazardous Waste Event listed below:

Gasoline, oil, kerosene, turpentine, paint thinner, oil paint, stains, varnish, pool chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, antifreeze, caustic cleaners and solvents, mercury, thermometers, flares, fire extinguishers, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent tube light bulbs and ballast, CFL bulbs, mini propane canisters, and electric/oil filled heaters.

Each year Montgomery County sponsors a free hazardous waste collection program for Montgomery County Residents. These events are held at various locations throughout Montgomery County. The current Hazardous Waste Event Schedule is as follows:

2024 Montgomery County Hazardous Waste Events
(Please note, 2024 events are held via appointment only and pre-registration is required)

Saturday, April 27, 2024Indian Valley Middle Valley
130 Maple Avenue
Harleysville, PA 19438
Saturday, June 1, 2024Temple University Ambler
Enter at 1431 E. Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
Saturday, June 15, 2024Abington Middle School
Enter at 2056 Susquehanna Road
Abington, PA 19038
Saturday, June 22, 2024Norristown Area High School
1900 Eagle Drive
Norristown, PA 19401
Saturday, September 21, 2024Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center
400 South Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468
Sunday, October 13, 2024Lower Merion Transfer Station
1300 N. Woodbine Avenue
Penn Valley, PA 19072
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Acceptable Materials

A complete list of acceptable materials at the above events, can be found on the official flyer here.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Hazardous Waste Events

Montgomery County Residents may also participate in any of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Hazardous Waste Collection Events. These events occur in Delaware, Chester, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties and are free of charge. 

Paper Shredding Events

The Union Library of Hatboro hosts various community shredding events throughout the year. Specific dates for these events are available on our Events Calendar.