FAQs • Chester County, PA • CivicEngage

How do I dispose of latex paint?: Latex paint is not hazardous waste. Latex paints are water-based and are a safer substitute for oil-based paints. They can be placed in the trash after allowing to harden. Take the top off the pain can and place it outside, away from pets and children. Allow it to harden. If the can is very full, absorb the material by mixing it with sawdust, clay-based cat litter, or rags. Stir with a stick until all the paint is absorbed. When the paint is solidified, it can be placed in the trash leaving the lid off.

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Health Department

1. How do I get assistance from the Health Department after hours?: Click here to be taken to the Health Department after hours FAQs.

2. How do I get a copy of my birth certificate?: For births after 1906, please contact the Pennsylvania Department of Health

3. How old is my septic system?: You can find out the age of your system by requesting a copy of your septic system permit by submitting the Sewage and Well F ile Look Up Form.

4. Where I can get my well water tested?: There are several laboratories in Chester County that offer well water testing.

5. How do I get a copy of my child's immunization records?: Records are available from our office. Call 610.344.6252 during regular business hours.

6. I would like to file a complaint about a nursing home, hospital, physician, dentist, pharmacy, etc.: Complaints are handled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

7. How do I dispose of used needles and red bag waste?: Visit the Chester County Solid Waste Authority for information on disposing of red bag waste.

9. How can I dispose of old/unused medications?: Visit our webpage on medication drop-off disposal boxes.
medication disposal

10. How do I dispose of latex paint?: Latex paint is not hazardous waste. Latex paints are water-based and are a safer substitute for oil-based paints. They can be placed in the trash after allowing to harden. Take the top off the pain can and place it outside, away from pets and children. Allow it to harden. If the can is very full, absorb the material by mixing it with sawdust, clay-based cat litter, or rags. Stir with a stick until all the paint is absorbed. When the paint is solidified, it can be placed in the trash leaving the lid off.

11. I have a complaint about my neighbor's property, who do I contact?: Several municipalities in Chester County maintain their own code enforcement office. These municipalities have primary jurisdiction over housing conditions such as high grass/weeds, abandoned vehicles, junk/debris accumulations. If you live in one of these municipalities and have a housing complaint, please contact thecode enforcement office for your area. If you live in a municipality that does not have a code enforcement office, please call 610-344-6225 or email [email protected] to lodge a complaint.

12. I'm going to be traveling out of the country and need immunizations - where can I get them?: Chester County Hospital and Paoli Hospital have travel immunization programs. You can find information on both on our International Travel Information web page.