Qualifying categories of household hazardous waste can be dropped off at recurring events throughout the year. Please use caution, as materials such as chemicals, electronic devices, batteries, and other waste may be a threat to personal health and safety or at greater risk of catching fire if not properly handled and disposed of. The U. S. Fire Administration and FEMA recommend sealing and storing these items properly, never mixing them, and following the instructions on the labels at all times. Batteries should be safely disposed of if you notice an odor, change in appearance, or leaking.

2026 Household Hazardous Waste Events

The City of Sunrise and the City of Plantation have partnered to provide residents with opportunities to safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics. Drop-off events are held on select Saturdays throughout the year, and are open exclusively to residents of Sunrise and Plantation free of charge and with proof of residency. Dates and locations for 2026 are:

You may also bring up to two file boxes of personal documents per household for on-site shredding at the January 10, April 11, July 11 and October 10 events in Sunrise. DO NOT bring explosives, biohazardous waste or business-generated waste. For more information, call (954) 577-1135.

 

HHW Drop Off at Wheelabrator

In addition to participating in the collection events listed above, Sunrise residents may dispose of HHW at Wheelabrator’s Davie facility (4400 South State Road 7, Davie 33314) on one Saturday each month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Dates in 2026 are as follows:

January 24                              February 21  March 21  April 25 May 16 June 13

July 18 August 15  September 12 October 17 November 21 December 19

This site WILL NOT accept explosives, biohazardous waste or business-generated waste. For more information about bulk and HHW disposal, please call (954) 577-1135.

 

Medication/Prescription Drug Collection Program

Medicines should be disposed of properly like other household hazardous waste. Bring all unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications (including vitamins) to the Sunrise Public Safety Building (10440 West Oakland Park Boulevard) for safe and anonymous disposal in the drop box in the first floor lobby.

Accepted items include: • Prescription medications • Over-the-counter medications                 • Vitamins • Sample medications

We do NOT accept: • Illegal drugs • Needles/Sharps • Thermometers • Bio-hazardous waste

The drop box is accessible during the building’s regular operating hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.