Burnet County residents can bring hazardous-waste items to collection April 20 in Marble Falls

SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE

MARBLE FALLS — A collection of hazardous waste items is April 20 at the Charley Taylor Rodeo Arena.

Burnet County residents may bring their trash to the BOPATE collection 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the arena, 3053 U.S. 281 south. BOPATE stands for batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, tires and electronics.

Accepted items include:

• automobile tires up to 24-inch rim size

• lead-acid batteries

• cell phones and telephones

• computer components and parts

• televisions (no wooden consoles)

• used motor oil and filters

• latex paint (no oil-based)

Items that will not be accepted include:

• tires with rims

• chemicals of any kind

• dioxins

• containers larger than five gallons

• explosives

• medical and pharmaceutical items

• compressed-gas cylinders (aerosols and camp-stove propane)

• fluorescent lamp bulbs

• industrial or commercial/business waste

• household products labeled “caution,” “warning” or “poison”

• oil-based paints, stains and varnishes

Safety guidelines include:

• bring products in original and labeled containers;

• do not mix or consolidate products;

• properly seal containers to prevent leaking;

• and haul containers and materials in the trunk or back of the vehicle and away from passengers.

For more, call Burnet County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery at (512) 715-2911.