Provider
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Application Deadline
Rolling Application
Summary
Each year, Pennsylvanians generate an estimated 25,000 tons of household hazardous waste such as pesticides, old paint, drain cleaners and pool chemicals. Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are those wastes produced in households that are hazardous in nature but are not regulated as hazardous waste under federal and state laws. These wastes, when not properly managed, can create environmental and public health hazards.
Act 190, Chapter 2, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant provides reimbursement (available for up to 50% of eligible costs) and technical assistance to registered sponsors of collection programs for household and small business hazardous waste, electronics, and tires (but not tire pile cleanups). The materials collected at these sites are then reused, recycled, and, when necessary, disposed of at hazardous waste facilities.
Counties, municipalities, non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses may apply for sponsorship of a collection program.
Common Eligible Projects
Eligible costs typically include collection, transportation and management of hazardous wastes, plus education programs. Consult the Application Instructions for additional eligible costs.
