Burlington County Hazardous Waste Facility
This facility can accept all types of hazardous waste including silvex and pentachlorophenol. The only waste they cannot accept are radioactives, (i.e., smoke detectors) cylinders and explosives. If you have a specific questions about a chemical or product speak to a Facility Technician
Asbestos
The facility will accept asbestos waste from residents of Burlington County. The asbestos must have been generated from a residence. No asbestos generated at a commercial location can be accepted. For details call 609.499.5200.
Asbestos Disposal Cost
Non-Friable Asbestos $5.00 (50 lbs)
Friable Asbestos $6.07 (50 lbs)
Information regarding battery disposal and recycling can be found here
Sharps Program (Needles)
Virtua Health Safe Syringe Program
To find a location nearest you, call toll-free 1.888.847.8823 Monday through Friday from 7 AM - 6 PM
Participants receive a sterile, durable container to dispose of used sharps. Syringes fit into the container without the needle needing to be broken or recapped. When the container is full, return it for a new container to the Virtua Health location where it was obtained.
BioSystems will disponse of the filled container in an environmentally responsbile manner. There is a one-time fee of $10.00