SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department is inviting residents to participate in a Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday.
The event is from 8 a.m. to noon at the Bitters Drop-Off Center, located at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway.
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Accepted materials for disposal include:
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Chemicals
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Pesticides
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Batteries
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Electronics
Non-accepted materials include:
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Household garbage
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Ammunition
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Fireworks
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Medications
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Bio-hazardous waste
For those planning to drop off materials, follow these guidelines:
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Keep all contents in their original containers.
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If a container is leaking, transfer contents to a leak-proof or lined cardboard box.
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Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
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Place items in a box and transport them in the trunk or truck bed.
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A technician will unload the HHW materials and return containers upon request, but non-approved containers will not be returned.
There are also limits on certain materials:
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Paint and other liquid waste are restricted to five 5-gallon cans and 25 1-gallon cans, with a total weight limit of 220 pounds.
This Household Hazardous Waste event is exclusively for Solid Waste Management customers. Participants must present a valid picture ID and a copy of their most recent CPS Energy bill. There is no fee for this service.
The event is in addition to the permanent Household Hazardous Waste drop-off center at 7030 Culebra Road.
More information on the Household Hazardous Waste program, including locations, hours and accepted items, can be found at SArecycles.org.
