Coral Springs announces 2026 schedule for hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off events for residents
Coral Springs, Florida – Coral Springs residents have multiple opportunities in 2026 to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and e-waste, thanks to a coordinated effort between several Broward County cities. The program, which operates under a cooperative agreement among municipalities including Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano Beach, and Tamarac, allows residents to bring unwanted or dangerous materials to designated drop-off events throughout the year.
City officials say the program is designed to protect the environment while providing a convenient way for households to manage items that cannot be thrown out with regular trash. All events are scheduled as one-day drop-offs, typically running from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. Residents must provide proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill, and can remain in their vehicles while trained staff remove items from trunks or pickup truck beds.
In Coral Springs, the 2026 schedule features two drop-off dates. The first is set for Saturday, February 21, at 4181 NW 121st Avenue, and the second is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at the same location. Both events are open to Coral Springs residents, who can safely dispose of hazardous items without leaving their cars.
Other participating cities also offer multiple events throughout the year. Fort Lauderdale will host drop-offs at Mill Pond Park on January 3, June 6, and November 21, while Pompano Beach will hold events at Community Park on April 11, July 18, and October 17. Lauderdale Lakes, Coconut Creek, and Tamarac each have scheduled dates spread across the year, providing ample opportunity for residents to clear out hazardous materials from their homes safely.
Accepted items include a wide range of hazardous household products such as aerosol sprays, ammonia, antifreeze, auto fluids and batteries, boat batteries, charcoal starters, compact fluorescent lamps, drain cleaners, fertilizers, fire extinguishers, fireworks, flares, gasoline, herbicides, household cleansers, kerosene, lawn chemicals, lighter fluid, mercury thermometers, motor oil, nail polish and remover, paint, pesticides, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, propane tanks, rechargeable batteries, rust removers, solvents, spot removers, tires (limit four), turpentine, weed killers, wood stain, and wood strippers.
Electronic waste is also accepted, including computers, laptops, monitors, printers, copiers, flash and hard drives, keyboards, mice, routers, radios, stereos, televisions, cell phones, DVD and VCR players, fax machines, pagers, satellite and cable boxes, and telephone equipment. These events give residents the chance to safely dispose of old electronics that contain potentially harmful materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium.
Officials caution that certain items are not accepted at these events, including waste generated by businesses, construction or government projects, explosives, bio-hazardous waste, microwaves, and large appliances. Residents are encouraged to check in advance with the hosting city to confirm that the items they plan to bring are accepted and that no schedule changes have occurred.
“Residents won’t even need to leave their vehicles,” city officials said. “Just drive through and show a valid driver’s license from one of the participating cities above, and workers will remove the items from the car.” COVID-19 precautions remain in place, and participants are asked to keep windows up while staff handle the materials.
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The drop-off events are part of a broader effort by Coral Springs and other Broward County cities to maintain community safety and environmental responsibility. By offering safe disposal options, officials aim to prevent hazardous materials from ending up in landfills, storm drains, or local waterways, where they could pose a risk to human health and the environment.
Residents with questions about the program can contact the Public Services Department at (954) 597-3750 or visit the city website at coralsprings.org. Other participating cities also provide detailed information on their websites and offer contact numbers for residents seeking guidance about hazardous and electronic waste disposal.
With multiple dates available throughout 2026, residents are encouraged to plan ahead and take advantage of these convenient drop-off events. Proper disposal of hazardous waste and e-waste not only helps keep homes and neighborhoods safe, but also supports broader environmental protection efforts in Coral Springs and across Broward County.
