City of Tuscaloosa and Nucor Steel to Host Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
May 7, 2026
The City of Tuscaloosa's Environmental Services Department and Nucor Steel will host the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at its Public Safety Logistics building located at 3311 Reese Phifer Ave. Please note that the event will conclude an hour earlier than in past years.
This free event provides Tuscaloosa County residents with a safe, environmentally responsible way to dispose of common household hazardous materials that should not be thrown in regular garbage or trash or poured down the drain.
Examples of household hazardous waste include: drain cleaner, household cleaners, rust preventative, mothballs, automotive fluids, paint thinner, herbicides, pool chemicals, metal polish, batteries, insecticides, propane tanks (up to 20lbs), latex or oil-based paint, antifreeze, pesticides, bleaches, oil or gasoline, ammonia, creosote, light bulbs, mercury-containing equipment, chemistry sets, wood strippers, sealants, lawn chemicals/fertilizers, arts and crafts supplies, solvents and more.
Tires, medical waste, household garbage, electronics, non-residential or out-of-county wastes and radioactive wastes will not be accepted.
This free drop-off event is open only to residents of Tuscaloosa County. IDs will be checked. Waste will not be accepted from commercial businesses, non-profit organizations or residents outside Tuscaloosa County.
Coordinated by the City, this event is made possible through a partnership with Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa.
For questions, please call Tuscaloosa 311.
For questions, please call Tuscaloosa 311.