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:

2026 Montgomery County Hazardous Waste Events
(Please note, 2026 events are held via appointment only and pre-registration is required)

Saturday, April 25, 2025Indian Valley Middle Valley
130 Maple Avenue
Harleysville, PA 19438
Saturday, June 6, 2025Temple University Ambler
Enter at 1431 E. Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
Saturday, June 20, 2025Norristown Area High School
1900 Eagle Drive
Norristown, PA 19401
Saturday, June 27, 2025Abington Middle School
Enter at 2056 Susquehanna Road
Abington, PA 19038
Saturday, September 26, 2025Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center
400 South Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468
Sunday, October 11, 2025Lower Merion Transfer Station
1300 N. Woodbine Avenue
Penn Valley, PA 19072
2026 HouseholdHazardousWasteFlyer_WebVersion_202603021235011006Download

Acceptable Materials

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

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. A complete list of these events can be found below:

2026 SEPA Regional HHW Flyer – Web_202602261545297041Download

Paper Shredding Events

Please stay tuned for any information on paper shredding events taking place in Hatboro.