Tamarac Hosts Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

Residents can drop off old paint, chemicals, and electronics at no cost on May 2nd.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:35pm

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A grid of brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen prints depicting a paint can, a pool chemical bottle, and a broken printer cartridge, conceptually representing the variety of hazardous household items that can be safely disposed of at the Tamarac event.A vibrant pop art display of common household hazardous waste items highlights Tamarac's free disposal event.Tamarac Today

The City of Tamarac, Florida is hosting a free hazardous waste disposal event on Saturday, May 2nd. The event will allow residents to safely get rid of old paint, pool chemicals, broken electronics, and other potentially hazardous items without having to pay a fee.

Why it matters

Proper disposal of hazardous household waste is important for protecting the environment and public health. This free event makes it easy for Tamarac residents to responsibly get rid of these materials instead of potentially dumping them improperly.

The details

The disposal event will take place at the east gate of the Tamarac Public Services Complex. Residents can drop off a variety of items including old paint, pool chemicals, batteries, used motor oil, and broken printers and other electronics. The event is free for all Tamarac residents.

  • The hazardous waste disposal event will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The players

City of Tamarac

The local government of Tamarac, Florida that is hosting the free hazardous waste disposal event.

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What’s next

Tamarac residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free disposal opportunity on May 2nd to safely get rid of any hazardous household items they have accumulated.

The takeaway

This event highlights Tamarac's commitment to environmental protection and providing convenient services to help residents dispose of hazardous materials properly at no cost.