Household Hazardous Waste event relocation
Summary
Members praised the county's household hazardous waste events, which drew over a thousand cars this year, and the county is weighing a two-day format next year to cut down on traffic congestion.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program is over budget and facing a substantial new reservation fee at its current site.
Residents disposing of hazardous waste safely, and neighborhoods spared illegal dumping.
Residents near Central Bucks South who relied on that location.
Mentions & discussions (6)
County Commissioners - Oct 21, 2026
Last chance this year to drop off household hazardous waste: Saturday at Strayer Middle School in Quakertown, 8:30 to 2, free and no registration. Electronics, appliances, and latex paint not accepted.
Planning Commission - Sep 2, 2026
The Bensalem collection event drew over 1,000 vehicles, but the venue now wants a hefty reservation fee and the program is over budget — future events will need a new location.
County Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026
The last county household hazardous waste collection of the year is Saturday, August 8 at Bensalem High School — no electronics accepted.
Planning Commission - Jun 3, 2026
Members praised the county's household hazardous waste events, which drew over a thousand cars this year, and the county is weighing a two-day format next year to cut down on traffic congestion.
County Commissioners - Mar 18, 2026
This season's Household Hazardous Waste event won't be at Central Bucks South because of construction; an extra session was added at Bucks County Community College.
Planning Commission - Mar 4, 2026
The county is running its popular household hazardous waste collection events again in 2026, with a schedule nearly finalized and staff volunteering to help.
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