Got old paint? Bastrop County will take it Oct. 24

Bastrop County residents can drop off old paint for proper disposal at the county's upcoming household hazardous waste collection event.

In a nutshell

The upcoming event will accept:

• Latex and oil-based paints

• Strippers and thinners

• Stains

• Aerosols

• Preservatives—varnish and poly

What you should know

The event is free for residents of Bastrop and Lee counties, as well as the cities of Bastrop and Smithville.

Those interested in volunteering at the event can click here for more information.

Everyone must preregister to receive a voucher, which can be downloaded and emailed to Amy Turner, environmental investigator, at [email protected].

The form can also be found in English and Spanish below.

What else?

Alternatively, vouchers can be picked up at the following locations:

• Bastrop County Development Services Office, 211 Jackson St., Bastrop

• Smithville City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville

• Lee County Annex, Room 107, 898 E. Richmond St., Giddings

For more information, contact Bastrop County Development Services officials at 512-581-7176.

Learn more

Use the interactive map below and scroll to see where the event will take place and where vouchers are available to pick up in person.

• Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-noon

• Free (voucher required)

• Bastrop County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 109 Taylor St., Smithville

• www.co.bastrop.tx.us