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Hillsborough County Hillsborough Heights Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Hillsborough County Solid Waste in Seffner, Hillsborough County, Florida.

Address
6209 County Road 579, Seffner, FL
Hours
Third Saturday of each month only, 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Who can use it
Must show a state-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address. City of Tampa residents included under a city-county contract (no extra charge).
Cost
Free for Hillsborough County households
Appointment
Not required
Phone
813-272-5680
Official page ↗Directions ↗
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Hillsborough County Solid Waste at 813-272-5680 before you load the car.

What you can bring

  • ✓Paint
  • ✓Batteries
  • ✓Motor oil
  • ✓Antifreeze
  • ✓Gasoline
  • ✓Fluorescent bulbs
  • ✕Electronics
  • ✓Propane
  • ✓Pesticides
  • ✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Lead acid batteries; power tool and loose batteries (rechargeable lithium-ion, Ni-Cd, NiMH, single-use lithium); adhesives, drain openers, aerosols, pest control, cleaners, solvents; paint (latex and oil-based), primer, stain, thinner, stripper, varnish; antifreeze, motor oil, waxes, polishes, gasoline/diesel; pool and spa chemicals; propane and helium tanks, fire extinguishers; fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, poisons; CFLs, fluorescent lamps, mercury thermometers and thermostats; marine and road flares, ammunition; cooking oil; LED bulbs

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Alkaline batteries; commercial waste; household electronics (take to Community Collection Centers); radioactive items

Limits

Quantity limitsPaint: 10 one-gallon or 5 five-gallon containers per month; fuel containers max 5 gal; five 30-lb propane tanks or less; 10 bulbs 4 ft and longer

Rules and residency

Who can use itMust show a state-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address. City of Tampa residents included under a city-county contract (no extra charge).
Note from the sourceOpen one Saturday a month; this is a recurring monthly collection site, not a daily drop-off

Map

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

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FAQ

Who can use Hillsborough County Hillsborough Heights Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site?

Must show a state-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address. City of Tampa residents included under a city-county contract (no extra charge).

Is it free?

Free for Hillsborough County households

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required, according to the official page.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: paint (latex and oil-based), primer, stain, thinner, stripper, varnish. Limit: Paint: 10 one-gallon or 5 five-gallon containers per month.

What will they turn away?

Alkaline batteries; commercial waste; household electronics (take to Community Collection Centers); radioactive items

Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.