Materials considered HHW:

• Used oil
• Fluorescent bulbs (up to 8 ft. long, no more than 10 per customer)
• CFL, compact fluorescent light (no more than 10 per customer)
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Oil-based and latex paints (up to 20 gallons)
• Paint removers
• Mineral spirits
• Solvents
• Brake fluid
• Gasoline (up to 10 gallons)
• Household cleaners (glass, bathroom, kitchen, etc.)
• Antifreeze/coolant (up to 10 gallons) 
• Pool chemicals
• Batteries (rechargeable, lithium, computer, cell phone, etc.)
• Auto, marine and motorcycle batteries
• Old ammunition, flares, fireworks (50 caliber maximum)
• Propane and scuba tanks
• Sharps (they must be labeled in a container that is puncture resistant)

Residential Sharps/Needles Disposal Program

Residents can dispose of sharps/needles at the Perdido Landfill Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please enter landfill facility through weigh station.  The staff will provide additional instructions.

Needles/sharps should be placed in a puncture-resistant container such as a heavy-duty detergent bottle, metal container with a screw top or sharps disposal container. Do not use clear plastic or glass. 

• Appliances
• Medical waste
• Medication (Call a pharmacy or Pensacola Police Department for local collection of old medications. Do not pour down drains or dispose of in the garbage.)

Electronics:

• TVs, cell phones, remote controls, gaming systems, wiring, circuit boards, radios, keyboard and mouse, printers, copiers, microwaves, speakers, computers, cameras, monitors, etc.

Free Reblended Paint:

Escambia County offers a free paint re-blending program. Latex paint is screened twice, re-blended and put into new five-gallon buckets. The reblended paint may be picked up on Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The paint is provided to the public in exchange for a new five-gallon bucket with a lid. Available colors may be creamy white, blue, green or other colors. Call 937-2160 for additional information, including color availability.