Even small amounts can cause environmental problems if they find their way into Broward's drinking water and can also harm sanitation workers if collected at curbside with regular trash collection. Each Saturday HHW drop-off centers are open to collect waste that cannot be collected at curbside. In addition to these centers, the central trash transfer station accepts paint, waste tires and batteries. Oil based paint is disposed of by the County's Hazardous Waste Contractor.
Latex paint is consolidated and reblended into a good quality exterior beige-colored paint.
The popular Broward Beige Paint Program returns reblended paint to municipalities for residential and community use. Used Oil is also collected at various locations throughout the county. The goal of the HHW program is to reduce the amount of hazardous waste being disposed of improperly and harming our environment. The HHW program also aims to educate Broward County residents about the dangers associated with hazardous waste and encourage proper waste management.