Community waste collection event Saturday in St. Johns County

Waste division collecting hazardous waste, electronics, etc.

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – If you have hazardous household waste, electronics or tires you want to ditch and you live in St. Johns County, the county's waste division is hosting a community collection event Saturday.

The event is from 8 a.m. to noon at Flagler Estates and Water Control District at 9850 Light Ave. It is open to St. Johns County residents only.

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Residents will be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, electronics and tires (limit 10 per household) free of charge.

Accepted items include:

  • Paint
  • Motor oil
  • Gasoline
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Wax
  • Car and appliance batteries
  • Pesticides
  • Obsolete electronics, such as monitors, modems, desk phones and stereos
  • Automobile and light truck tires

Items that will NOT be accepted include

  • Microwave ovens
  • Large appliances
  • Yard debris
  • Household garbage
  • Construction debris
  • Commercial materials

For more information, visit www.recyclestjohns.com or call 904-827-6980.


About the Author

A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.

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