LCSWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Address
- 1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00 am-4:00 pm; Sat 7:00 am-11:00 am
- Who can use it
- Lancaster County residents only; no household hazardous waste from businesses
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 717-397-9968
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.
What they won’t take
Limits
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 46 mi away · 1001 Claremont Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 · Date: Thu, Apr 9, 2026, Thu, Oct 29, 2026Who can use it: Cumberland County residents and small businesses only; appointment required (sign up online or call); small businesses limited to 2,200 lbs and must preregister
- Collection event · 58 mi away · 4695 W Hopewell Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034 · Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2026Who can use it: Upper Saucon Township residents only; sign-up required
- Collection event · 59 mi away · 1200 Ronald Reagan Dr, Quakertown, PA 18951 · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026Who can use it: Residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties; no registration
- Collection event · 66 mi away · 3901 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19137 · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026Who can use it: Residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties; no businesses; no registration
- Collection event · 96 mi away · 1000 Montage Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA · Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2026Who can use it: Lackawanna County residents only; pre-registration required
- Permanent drop-off · 167 mi away · 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
All programs in Lancaster County →
FAQ
Who can use LCSWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Lancaster County residents only; no household hazardous waste from businesses
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 717-397-9968 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint, rust inhibitors, stains, turpentine and thinners.
What will they turn away?
Electric vehicle batteries; medical waste (sharps, medication); kitchen electronics; appliances