Galveston County is hosting a FREE contactless household hazardous waste and electronic waste event on March 13th, 2021.
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Date: Saturday, March 13th, 2021
Time: 10am to 4pm (or once capacity is met)
Location: Galveston County Fairgrounds, 10 Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock, Texas
Household Hazardous Waste ACCEPTED:
– Oil Based Paints
– Solvents
– Cleaning products
– Light Bulbs
– Mercury
– Oil Filters
– Batteries and Auto Batteries
– Antifreeze
– Pesticides and Herbicides
– Pool Chemicals
– Passenger Vehicle Tires (up to 8 per car)
– Gasoline and Diesel
Household Hazard Waste NOT ACCEPTED:
– Explosives
– Ammunition
– Radioactive Materials
– Dioxins
– Agricultural Chemicals
– Medical Waste
– Pharmaceutical Items
– Smoke Alarms
– Propane Tanks
– Household Trash
– Furniture
– Kitchen Waste
E-Waste ACCEPTED
– Computers/Laptops
– Computer Accessories
– Power Cords/Cables
– Cellular Phones
– VCR/DVD Players
– Printers
– Servers
– TVs (up to 55”)
– Monitors
– Scrap Metal/Wire
– Cable Boxes
E-Waste NOT ACCEPTED
– Vacuum Cleaners
– Radios
– Thermostats (any type)
– Appliances
– Microwaves
– Rice Cookers
– Space Heaters
– Air Conditioners
– Clocks
– Freezers
– Refrigerators
The Galveston County Food Bank will also be onsite conducting a contactless canned food drive to help families in need across our county.
*For more information on what types of items will be accepted at this event, contact Galveston County Nuisance Abatement at 409-766-4509.
