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SWA Home Chemical & Recycling Center - Eastern Delray Beach (South County Transfer Station)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Address
- 1901 SW 4th Ave, Delray Beach, FL
- Hours
- Unstaffed: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat 7:00 am-3:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Palm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
- Cost
- Free for Palm Beach County residents
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 561-640-4000
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) at 561-640-4000 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)Aerosol cans (if not empty); ammunition, flares and fireworks; automotive fluids and filters; batteries (lithium, button, rechargeable, automotive, marine); boating-related waste; electronics; fluorescent tubes, CFLs and other mercury-containing devices; household cleaners; paints, stains, glues and solvents; pesticides and fertilizers; photo chemicals; pool chemicals; propane and compressed gas cylinders; rubbing alcohol; used cooking oil; gasoline
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Commercial or industrial waste without VSQG approval; EV batteries; empty containers; explosives; garbage or trash; prescription medications and pharmaceuticals; radioactive waste; sharps or medical waste; tires
Limits
Quantity limitsGasoline: 30 gal at West Palm Beach and western Delray Beach HCRCs, 10 gal at all others; oil 25 gal; fluorescent bulbs 10
Rules and residency
Who can use itPalm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 10 mi away · 1810 Lantana Road, Lantana, FLWho can use it: Palm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
- Permanent drop-off · 19 mi away · 9743 Weisman Way, Royal Palm Beach, FLWho can use it: Palm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
- Permanent drop-off · 23 mi away · 6161 N Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412Who can use it: Palm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 14185 N Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458Who can use it: Palm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
- Permanent drop-off · 45 mi away · 8801 NW 58th Street, Doral, FL 33178Who can use it: Miami-Dade County residents; valid Florida driver's license or ID to verify property address
- Permanent drop-off · 54 mi away · 9155 Busch Street, Palm City, FL 34990Who can use it: Must be from a Martin County home; no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 13400 S State Road 7, Delray Beach, FLWho can use it: Palm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
- Permanent drop-off · 1701 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FLWho can use it: Palm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
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FAQ
Who can use SWA Home Chemical & Recycling Center - Eastern Delray Beach (South County Transfer Station)?
Palm Beach County residents (households only, no businesses except approved VSQGs)
Is it free?
Free for Palm Beach County residents
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 561-640-4000 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paints, stains, glues and solvents.
What will they turn away?
Commercial or industrial waste without VSQG approval; EV batteries; empty containers; explosives; garbage or trash; prescription medications and pharmaceuticals; radioactive waste; sharps or medical waste; tires
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.swa.org/DocumentCenter/View/5692/2023-HCRC-Brochure-85x14---rev-12_19_25
- www.swa.org/168/Hazardous-Waste
- floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/HHW_County_Contact_List_Oct2026.pdf