Leon County Celebrates National Cleaning Week with Hazardous Waste Collection
Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Announced
WHO: Leon County
WHAT: Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Public Works Operations Center, 2280 Miccosukee Road
Celebrate National Cleaning Week with Leon County by disposing of your household hazardous waste items at the next monthly Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection, which will take place on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Public Works Operations Center, 2280 Miccosukee Road. Leon County’s regular collection season ends in May 2017.
Now that spring is here, most citizens are ready to begin the season by decluttering and downsizing for a fresh start. When discarded, many household products can pollute and pose a health risk, so the division holds these free events for County residents. Businesses and other agencies must call (850) 606-1816 to make an appointment, Monday through Friday, to drop off their items at the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center, 7550 Apalachee Parkway. Some fees will apply.
Citizens may bring up to 50 pounds of hazardous waste, in addition to their electronics. Only one large-screen television per vehicle will be accepted. Propane tanks must weigh less than 40 pounds and there is a limit of one tire per participant. There is also a limit of 25 fluorescent tubes per vehicle at the collection event. Medical sharps, medicines and radioactive waste cannot be accepted. The division cannot accept bulky wastes such as appliances (refrigerators, stoves/ovens, washing machines, dryers, etc.), furniture, yard waste, construction and demolition debris, household garbage or Styrofoam.
Additionally, citizens may visit the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center during normal business hours – Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, call the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center at (850) 606-1803 or visit www.LeonCountyFL.gov/HHW/collection for the complete collection schedule and safe packing guide.