Pflugerville's Environmental Cleanup Day to take place in May

Pflugerville residents might start gathering large and bulky items they’re hoping to throw out, as the city of Pflugerville will host its annual Environmental Cleanup Day in early May.

Overview

The city of Pflugerville annually hosts a day for residents to dispose of items they can’t easily throw away year-round. From 8:30-11:30 a.m. on May 2, Pflugerville residents can dispose of items including:

• appliances
• document shredding
• electronics
• water-based paints
• vehicle batteries
• tires
• scrap metal
• used motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters
• residential construction waste, such as fencing

Items that will not be accepted during the cleanup event include:

• brush and limbs
• concrete
• rocks
• chemicals of any kind
• compresses gas cylinders
• explosives
• industrial or commercial waste
• medical waste
• oil-based paint
• items labeled as “caution,” “warning” or “poison”

The cleanup event is only available to people who live inside the Pflugerville city limits. Residents must bring their photo ID or other proof of residency, such as a utility bill. May 23 is the backup data in case of inclement weather. The event will take place at 1201 N. Railroad Ave., Pflugerville, across from Brookhollow Elementary School.

The city also provides a bulk pickup service, which residents can learn more about here.