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Burnet County hazardous waste collection this Saturday

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Burnet County’s next hazardous waste collection event is this weekend, providing residents the opportunity to offload old chemicals, paints, fluids, and more.

Collection will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center, 2411 FM 963 in Burnet. Proof of residency is not required. Only residential items will be accepted.

Accepted items for disposal:

  • Rimless automobile tires 24” or less (first 10 tires free, $3 per tire after)
  • Lead-acid and rechargeable batteries
  • Cell phones and telephones
  • Computer components and parts
  • Televisions
  • Used motor oil and filters
  • Latex paint
  • Petroleum-based paints, stains, and varnishes
  • Antifreeze
  • Household hazardous chemicals
  • Compressed gas cylinders
  • Fluorescent lamp bulbs (no compact bulbs)
  • Transmission and brake fluid
  • Pool chemicals
  • Lawn and garden chemicals
  • Scrap metal (no lawnmowers or appliances)

NOT accepted for disposal:

  • Tires with rims
  • Containers larger than 5 gallons
  • Agricultural pesticides or chemicals
  • Dioxins
  • Explosives
  • Medical and pharmaceutical items
  • Large propane cylinders over 30 lbs
  • Wooden TV consoles
  • Appliances

caden@thepicayune.com

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