Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac and partner cities unite for safe disposal of toxic household items and old prescriptions
Tamarac, Florida – Those living in Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas have until noon on Friday, May 23, 2025, to sign up for the next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Event. Planned for the next day at Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW 9th Avenue, the event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is meant to assist residents securely dispose of dangerous household items in an environmentally responsible way.
Residents of Fort Lauderdale as well as those from partnering cities including Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano Beach, and Tamarac are welcome at the HHW event. Residents have to sign up beforehand and show evidence of residency to take part. Acceptable forms of identification include a tax bill, a trim notice, a driver’s license, or a utility bill.
Apart from hazardous waste collection, the event will include on-site shredding services. Participants may bring for shredding up to three bankers boxes full of material. All paper clips, staples, and other metal or plastic bindings have to be removed from the documents before shredding.
Furthermore, a Medication Take Back program will let people safely get rid of old or unneeded drugs. The event’s planners have given a thorough list of drugs that are allowed and those that are not, so guaranteeing that all disposals follow health and safety rules.
Residents are also reminded that every recycling service day allows for curb-side pickup of electronics. Those wishing to get rid of electronic waste may go to the Curbside Electronics page to learn more about the program and file a request.
Residents are urged to check the official HHW page for a thorough list of approved items for the HHW event and other information on how to register. This program encourages community participation in preserving a safe and clean environment as well as proper removal of hazardous waste.
