Prosper Household Hazardous Waste Pickup (Republic Services)

Can I use it?

What to bring

• No commercially generated waste

How to book

You need an appointment.

Fill out and save the town's HHW form, then email it to prosperhhw@republicservices.com. Questions: Republic at 469-451-3713.

Call for dates and hours.

What they take

• Fluorescent bulbs and tubes
• Old paint
• Stains, thinners and solvents
• Fire extinguishers
• Needles and sharps
• Aerosol cans
• Motor oil
• Car batteries
• Household batteries
• Rechargeable and lithium batteries
• Weed and bug killers, fertilizer
• Gas and other fuels
• Car fluids (antifreeze, brake fluid)
• Cleaners and household chemicals
• Propane tanks
• TVs, computers and electronics

In their words: fluorescent light bulbs, latex and oil-based paint, paint thinners, fire extinguishers, medical sharps, aerosols, oils, batteries (lead-acid, alkaline and NiCad), solvents, pesticides and herbicides, gasoline, antifreeze, acidic and basic cleaners, ethylene glycol, petroleum-based lubricants, empty propane and helium tanks, TVs, monitors, VCRs, computers, printers, copiers, phones, microwaves, stereos.

Needles and sharps: yes.

What they turn away

• ✕commercially generated HHW or electronics
• ✕radioactive compounds
• ✕smoke detectors
• ✕ammunition
• ✕explosives
• ✕tires
• ✕asbestos
• ✕PCBs
• ✕pharmaceuticals or controlled substances
• ✕biological or infectious waste
• ✕dry paint or empty paint cans
• ✕leaking or unidentified containers

Limits per visit

• One pickup per year

What it costs

Prosper residents

Free · Bags are also free

Contact

Good to know

Keep everything in its original container or label it with the labels in your kit. Seal lids tight and put like items together in a bag. Set the bag and any electronics on your front porch where they can be seen from the street, not at the curb, by 7am.