Perma-Fix Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Days: A Safe and Free Solution for the Community's Hazardous Waste

April 5, 2025
Perma-Fix hosts Household Hazardous Waste Days (HHWD) approximately every month at various locations
surrounding Gainesville, Orlando, and along the east coast of Florida. These community events
provide a safe and environmentally responsible way for residents to dispose of household hazardous
waste. Open to the public, the events offer two types of services: Roundup and Shed
Cleanout.
Highlight: Success at the April 5th Roundup Event in Wildwood, FL
On April 5th, Perma-Fix hosted a Roundup event in Wildwood, FL, which was a resounding success. The event drew in 886 cars, allowing community members to safely dispose of hazardous materials. Thanks to the dedication of the Perma-Fix team, the event collected an impressive amount of waste, helping to ensure that potentially harmful materials were properly disposed of, keeping our environment safer.
Here's a breakdown of the materials collected:
- Latex Paint - 12,050 lbs
- Aerosols - 1,300 lbs
- Corrosive Acidic - 880 lbs
- Corrosive Basic - 1,790 lbs
- Pesticides (Liquid) - 2,680 lbs
- Pesticides (Solid) - 1,890 lbs
- Oxidizing Solids - 490 lbs
- Oxidizing Liquids - 560 lbs
- Flammable Solids/Liquids (paints) - 9,050 lbs
- Mercury - 25 lbs
- Flammable Liquids (Bulks) - 1,080 lbs
- Batteries (Nickel Cadmium) - 535 lbs
- Calcium Carbide - 14 lbs
- Toxic (Silver Sulfate) - 10 lbs
A heartfelt thank you to the Perma-Fix of Florida staff who dedicated their Saturday to ensuring that this waste was collected, transported, and disposed of properly, helping make tomorrow greener and safer for all.
Roundup Event
The Roundup event allows community members to drive to a designated location, where Perma-Fix personnel collect hazardous materials directly from their vehicles. This service offers a convenient and efficient way to dispose of hazardous waste, ensuring that it is properly managed. After collection, the waste is safely transported to our facility for secure disposal, in compliance with all environmental regulations.
Shed Cleanout Event
The Shed Cleanout service provides a more streamlined disposal option. For this event, Perma-Fix personnel collect
pre-packaged, ready-to-go household hazardous waste directly from designated drop-off locations. This option is
perfect for residents who have already sorted and packed their waste for disposal, making the process even more
convenient. As with the Roundup, all collected materials are transported to our facility for safe and responsible
disposal.
These events offer an excellent opportunity for residents to safely dispose of items that cannot be handled through
regular residential waste collection. Household hazardous waste includes materials that can pose significant risks
to human health and the environment if improperly disposed of. By offering these services, Perma-Fix ensures that
such items are handled safely and in accordance with best practices.
Accepted Waste Items
During Household Hazardous Waste Days, the following materials are accepted for disposal:
- Paint
- Pesticides
- Batteries
- Corrosives, Acids, and Bases
- Latex Paint
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Mercury
- PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
- Isocyanates
- Flares
- Oxidizers
- Antifreeze
- Amines
- Chlorinated Solvents
- Aerosols
- Dioxin-Related Household Materials
By participating in these events, residents can ensure that their hazardous household waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner, keeping Florida communities safer and cleaner. Perma-Fix's commitment to safe disposal helps reduce the environmental impact of these potentially dangerous materials, creating a healthier future for all.
For more information about upcoming events and drop-off locations, visit the Perma-Fix website or contact us directly at sales@perma-fix.com.