Last Call Until September for Household Hazardous Waste

Last Call Until September for Household Hazardous Waste

Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Announced

WHO:               Leon County

WHAT:              Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection

WHEN:             Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:           Public Works Operations Center, 2280 Miccosukee Road

Leon County encourages residents to drop off potentially harmful items at the last monthly Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection of the season, which will take place on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Public Works Operations Center, 2280 Miccosukee Road. Our next collection season will begin in September 2018. However, citizens can still visit the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center, 7550 Apalachee Parkway, throughout the year during normal business hours – Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

When discarded, many household products can pollute and pose a health risk, so the Leon County Solid Waste Management division holds these free events for County residents. Businesses and other agencies must call (850) 606-1816 to make an appointment, Monday through Friday, to drop off their items at the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center, 7550 Apalachee Parkway. Some fees will apply.

Citizens may bring up to 50 pounds of hazardous waste, in addition to their electronics. Only one large-screen television per vehicle will be accepted. Propane tanks must weigh less than 40 pounds and there is a limit of one tire per participant. There is also a limit of 25 fluorescent tubes per vehicle at the collection event. Medical sharps, medicines and radioactive waste cannot be accepted. The division cannot accept bulky wastes such as appliances (refrigerators, stoves/ovens, washing machines, dryers, etc.), furniture, yard waste, construction and demolition debris, household garbage or Styrofoam.

For more information, call the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center at (850) 606-1803 or visit www.LeonCountyFL.gov/HHW/collection for the complete collection schedule and safe packing guide.

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