Nassau County residents encouraged to dispose of hazardous waste at upcoming collection event
Marcela Camargo, Digital Producer, Jacksonville
(City of Fort Lauderdale, WPLG)
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Nassau County officials are inviting the community to dispose of hazardous waste at its upcoming collection event.
The waste collection event, which will also be a food drive, will be held on Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Road Department facility on Gene Lasserre Boulevard.
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Accepted household hazardous waste:
Aerosol cans
Batteries (all types)
Cooking oil (used)
Corrosives
Fertilizers
Fluorescent bulbs
Gasoline/Fuels
Household cleaners
Insecticides
Medications (no controlled substances)
Oil/lubricants (used)
Oil filters
Paints
Paint thinners
Pesticides
Pool chemicals
Propane tanks
Radiator fluid
Solvents
Accepted electronics waste:
Camcorders
Computer monitors
Computer terminals
CPUs
DVD players
Hard drives (will be shredded)
Health & beauty appliances
Keyboards
Pagers
Power tools (corded - no gasoline tools or equipment accepted)
Printers
Radios
Scanners
Small kitchen appliances
Stereo equipment
Desk & mobile telephones
Televisions
VCR players
Large appliances may be dropped off at the Callahan Convenience Recycle Center.
This event is free with proof of Nassau County residency.
Residents are asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Barnabas Food Pantry.
