Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste

WM “At Your Door” Service

Lawrence Park Township and Waste Management are happy to provide residents the opportunity to participate in Waste Management’s Household Hazardous Waste / E-Waste – At Your Door program.

This service lets you schedule a home pick-up for many hard-to-dispose-of items like old paint, chemicals, batteries, and electronics. WM sends you a kit, you pack your items, and they pick everything up right from your home.

This program is included as part of the Township’s contract with Waste Management of Pennsylvania.

Who Can Use This Service?

  • Lawrence Park residential households that receive curbside trash and recycling service from Waste Management.
  • Single-family homes and other eligible residential units on WM service routes.

If you are unsure whether you qualify, call WM At Your Door at 1-800-449-7587. (WM)

Note: Details like how many collections per year and any weight limits are set by WM and are listed on the WM flyer mailed to residents.

How the “At Your Door” Service Works

Step 1 – Make a list and schedule

Have a simple list of what you want to get rid of (for example: 2 gallons of old paint, 1 computer monitor, 1 TV, 4 gallons of motor oil).

Then schedule your pickup:

  • Visit WMAtYourDoor.com and follow the prompts, or (WM)
  • Call 1-800-449-7587

You’ll choose a collection date that works for you.

Step 2 – Receive your collection kit

Before your pickup date, you’ll receive a collection kit in the mail. The kit typically includes:

  • A large collection bag or container
  • Labels and/or stickers for your items
  • Easy step-by-step instructions

Follow the instructions in the kit to safely pack and label your items. (wmatyourdoor.com)

Step 3 – Put items out on pickup day

On your scheduled day:

  • Place your packed items outside, near your front door or garage, at ground level
  • Have them out by 7:00 a.m. (wmatyourdoor.com)
  • Make sure everything is easy to see and reach from the street
  • Keep pets secured so the technician can safely access your materials

You do not need to be home. WM technicians will collect the materials between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on your appointment day. (wmatyourdoor.com)

Items cannot be:

  • Inside your home, basement, shed, or behind a locked gate
  • Out by the curb with your regular trash

What You Can Put in the Program

The At Your Door service can accept many common household hazardous and electronic items, including: (wmatyourdoor.com)

Household chemicals

  • Cleaners (bleach, ammonia, disinfectants, bathroom and kitchen cleaners)
  • Degreasers, rust removers, and similar products

Automotive products

  • Motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters
  • Car wax, polishes, and other auto fluids
  • Vehicle batteries

Electronics (E-waste)

  • TVs and computer monitors
  • Computers, laptops, keyboards, mice
  • Printers, scanners, fax machines
  • DVD/CD players, VCRs, gaming systems
  • Cell phones and related cords

Paints and related products

  • Latex and oil-based paints
  • Stains, sealers, wood preservatives
  • Spray paints and artist paints

Batteries

  • Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D)
  • Many rechargeable batteries

Yard & garden chemicals

  • Fertilizer, weed killers, pesticides, and insecticides

Lighting & mercury items

  • Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)
  • Thermometers and thermostats that contain mercury

Other

  • Flammable liquids like gasoline, kerosene, and solvents
  • Pool chemicals (chlorine, acid, etc.)

This list is not complete. Your kit instructions and the WM website will show exactly what is accepted.

What Is Not Accepted

Some items cannot go through this program. Do not put these in your kit: (wmatyourdoor.com)

  • Medicines or prescriptions
  • Biological waste
  • Ammunition or explosives
  • Asbestos
  • Commercial or business waste (this is a residential program only)
  • Regular trash, furniture, or bulky items
  • Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.)
  • Tires
  • Radioactive materials
  • Liquid mercury in bulk form
  • Construction and demolition debris
  • Containers over 5 gallons
  • Leaking or empty containers
  • Unknown or unlabeled materials
  • Smoke detectors and lamp fixtures

If you’re unsure whether something is allowed, call 1-800-449-7587 before putting it in the kit.

Safety Tips

  • Leave materials in their original containers whenever possible.
  • Do not mix chemicals together.
  • Tighten all lids to prevent leaks.
  • Keep the kit away from children and pets until collection day.
  • Follow all instructions that come with your kit.

How Is This Different from Regular Trash & Recycling?

  • Regular trash and recycling cannot accept many hazardous materials and electronics.
  • The At Your Door service is specifically designed to handle these items safely and in an environmentally responsible way. (WM)

Using this program helps:

  • Keep hazardous materials out of landfills
  • Protect our sewer system, Lake Erie, and local streams
  • Keep sanitation workers and the public safe

Other Options for Difficult Items

If you have items not accepted by At Your Door, you may still be able to dispose of them through:

  • Erie County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics events (run by Noble Environmental) (Erie County PA)
  • Other local recycling or disposal programs listed on the Erie County Recycling webpage

Visit the County recycling page or call 814-451-7326 for current event information. (Erie County PA)

Questions?

If you have questions about:

  • Whether you are eligible
  • What is accepted
  • How many collections you can schedule per year
  • Any limits on weight or number of items

Please contact:

  • WM At Your Door:
    • Website: WMAtYourDoor.com
    • Phone: 1-800-449-7587 (WM)
  • Lawrence Park Township Office: