No Touching, Just Tossing: Temple’s Easiest Way to Dispose of Hazardous Waste

The City of Temple wants to help you get rid of the junk in your trunk.

The City of Temple is Hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

We’ve all been there at one point or another. You paint the house and have no idea about how to dispose of the old paint. Then you must figure out what to do with the pile of old tires behind the shed. This event can solve your junk issues!

The City of Temple’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is This Weekend!

Wake up early this coming Saturday for the event that will last from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Temple Solid Waste Complex at 2611 E. Ave. H in Temple.

What Items Are Considered Hazardous Materials?

According to the City of Temple website,Flammables,Corrosives,Pesticides,Herbicides,Fertilizers, Automotive fluids, Batteries, Propane, Computers/Monitors, Unused prescription drugs,and TV's can be turned in. For the complete list, visit the City of Temple website.

Just Show Up and the City of Temple Will Do the Rest!

According to the City of Temple, this Saturday's event will work as a contactless drive thru. When you arrive, stay in the car and the city will do the rest. Make sure that containers are no bigger than five gallons with a maximum total of fifteen gallons per person. Four tires up to 17" in size can be disposed of for free. Larger tires and extra tires will incur a fee.

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