Household Hazardous Waste Program

Dispose of household chemical products the responsible way!

What should I do about hazardous waste products?

• Identify them
  Look for the following words and phrases on labels:  WARNING, CAUTION, DANGER, flammable, volatile, toxic, corrosive, caustic, reactive, poison, contains phosphates, eye irritant, harmful in swallowed, do not mix, wear rubber gloves.
• Use up entirely
  Always read labels and follow directions carefully.  If you can't use a product up, try to find a neighbor, friend, or community organization who can.
• Store in a cool, dry place
  Keep all hazardous products in original containers with lids fastened securely.  Do not mix, combine, or consolidate them.
• Recycle or take to collection site   (See information below!)
  Never throw hazardous products away with your regular trash. 
  Note:  Motor oil, brake and transmission fluid, antifreeze, and car batteries can be recycled at most service stations.
• Use environmentally safe products
  Use latex paints instead of oil based paints.  Look for products that say: environmentally safe, biodegradable, contains no phosphorus, non-toxic, non-corrosive, low VOC (volatile organic compounds that cause paint fumes.)
• Don't let products go to waste
  Buy only what is needed to do the job.  Avoid over-purchasing with the thought it can be used later.

Partnership with Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center
In October 2008, the Town of Addison entered into a partnership with Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center to accept household hazardous waste from Addison residents.  With a photo ID and a utility bill, Addison residents may now take their chemical products to the drop off center in Dallas.

Location
11234 Plano Rd., Dallas, TX 75243 
The collection center is located one mile north of 635, between Miller Rd. and Forest Ln.  Look for a white building with bright turquoise trim.  Entrance is the first driveway north of the railroad tracks on the east side of the street.  Do not turn into the driveway closest to the building; it is the exit gate.

Hours of Operation

• Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturdays:  (2nd and 4th Saturdays only)  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Closed Mondays, Fridays, Sundays

Home Check List

Which of the following items do you have in your home?  Are you disposing of them in an environmentally sound way?  Thank you for doing your part to protect the environment for all of us!

CAUTION:  Children should not touch chemicals nor complete this checklist without adult supervision.

For more information on household hazardous waste, please call 972-450-2849