Household Hazardous Waste
Each year Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste, according to the EPA. That's about 30 lbs. of paint, pesticides and cleaning products each year. For Waco residents, there is an annual collection event, usually held in the spring of each year.
Please contact the Solid Waste Department at 299-2612 to inquire when and where the next event will occur. |
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Household Hazardous Waste Day
Thank you to the many residents of Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, and Lorena who participated in this year's Household Hazardous Waste Day! We had another successful event, and the weather even cooperated! A big thank you also to our volunteers and benefactors - we couldn't do it without you:
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Keep Waco Beautiful
- Waco Tribune-Herald
- Lorena Time Newpaper
- Sherwin-Williams
- Oak Farm Dairy
- Shipley Donuts
- Heart of Texas Coliseum
- Heart of Texas Master Naturalist
- MCC Environmental Science Classes
- City of Waco Recycling Advisory Committee
- City of Waco Fire, Street, Water Utilities, Facilities, and Traffic Departments
- McLennan County Sheriff's Office
The tentative date for our next event will be May 17, 2008.
Limited Drop-off at Cobbs Citizens' Collection Center:
Must have a current City of Waco utility bill with garbage service, and a driver's license with matching address as proof of residency. Waco residents may drop-off :
- Used motor oil (up to 5 gallons)
- Up to 5 gallons of latex pai
Helpful Hints
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Do not pour waste down the storm sewer or down your drain.
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If the material is still useable, check with friends or neighbors to see if they might be able to use it.
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Automotive batteries can be taken to M. Lipsitz and Co., 100 Elm Ave., or some battery retailers, such as Auto Zone.
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Empty containers, empty spray cans and dried paint can be placed into the regular trash.
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Usable building materials may be donated to Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. Call 765-0131 to find out whether they can be accepted
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For more information on less toxic alternatives, call Solid Waste at 299-2602
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