The details
The upcoming event is for all household hazardous waste, including:
General household:
- Household cleaning products that are marked and not leaking
- Batteries
- Degreasers
- Drain cleaners
- Oven cleaning solvents
- Polishers
- Pool chemicals
- Aerosol paint cans
- Paints: latex- and oil-based
- Preservatives: varnish and poly
- Strippers and thinners
- Stains
- Vehicle batteries
- Herbicides and pesticides
- Pet products
- Other types of aerosol cans
The event is free for residents of Bastrop and Lee counties, as well as those living in the cities of Bastrop and Smithville, according to the county website.
Everyone must preregister to receive a voucher, which is available in person at the following locations:
- Bastrop County Development Services Office, 211 Jackson St., Bastrop
- Smithville City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville
- Lee County Annex, 898 E. Richmond St., Giddings
What else?
Attendees will be required to show proof of residence with a utility bill or driver's license.
Officials said vouchers will be available to download from the county's website by March 1; however, the event often fills up quickly.
- March 15, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free
- Bastrop County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 109 Taylor St., Smithville
- www.co.bastrop.tx.us
