Allen household hazardous waste home pickup
Home pickup A household hazardous waste home pickup program run by City of Allen Community Services (with the City of Plano) in Allen, Collin County, Texas.
- Service area
- City of Allen residents
- How to book
- Schedule in the MyAllen app (account required) or call Community Services at 214-509-4551
- Schedule
- HHW bins ready for pickup by 7:00 am on the scheduled collection day
- Who can use it
- Allen
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 214-509-4551
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Allen Community Services (with the City of Plano) at 214-509-4551 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)Ammonia-based cleaners (window, drain, oven); antifreeze; automotive fluids (brake, power steering, transmission); car batteries and battery acid; car wax; cooking oil; drain cleaner; fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides; floor care products, furniture polish; gasoline, diesel, lighter fluid, kerosene; insect sprays; motor oil, oil filters; paint, primer, paint thinner; pool chemicals; small propane or helium tanks; turpentine, varnish, wood preservatives
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Ammunition; fireworks/explosives; medical waste and syringes (sharps); mercury thermostats (drop off at City Hall)
Limits
Quantity limits50 lb maximum per collection; flammables in original or approved containers (or labeled screw-top bottles up to 1 gal); no diluted chemicals; unlabeled containers not accepted
Rules and residency
Who can use itAllen
Service area
City of Allen residents
Operator: City of Allen Community Services (with the City of Plano).
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FAQ
Who can use Allen household hazardous waste home pickup?
Allen
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 214-509-4551 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint, primer, paint thinner.
What will they turn away?
Ammunition; fireworks/explosives; medical waste and syringes (sharps); mercury thermostats (drop off at City Hall)
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.cityofallen.org/departments/community_services/trash_and_recycling/household_chemical_
- www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/p2/household-hazardous-waste/hhw_contacts.pdf