Burnet County commissioners and Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD)andseveralmore groups are sponsoring the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21 for Burnet County residents.
The event is set to be held at the Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center, 2411 FM 963 (about two miles east of U.S. 281).
Event organizers indicate they will accept many items for possible recycle or reuse, including: antifreeze, batteries, brake and transmission fluid, cell phones and telephones, compressed gas cylinders, computer components and parts, garden and lawn chemicals, household hazardous chemicals, used motor oil and filters, latex and petroleumbased paint, scrap metal, stains and varnishes and swimming pool chemicals.
Automobile tires may be accepted if they do not exceed 24 inches (no rims). There is no charge for the first 10 tires donated, but $3 will be charged per tire after the first 10 tires.
Fluorescent lamp bulbs will be accepted but no compact fluorescent ligh t bulbs.
Televisions will be accepted as long as they are not encased in wooden consoles.
Neither aerosols nor camp stove propane will be accepted.
Neither appliances nor lawnmowers will be accepted.
Do not bring agricultural chemicals or pesticides, containers larger than five gallons, dioxins, explosives, large propane cylinders over 30 pounds, medical or pharmaceutical items.
Safety guidelines include the following: Bring products in original containers only, do not consolidate or mix products, haul containers and materials in the trunk or back of a vehicle, away from passengers and seal containers properly to prevent leaking.
Generally, bring residential items only.
No business, no commercial, no industrial waste.
To learn more about Burnet County aquifers and your well water, contact or visit the CTGCD offices at 225 S.
Pierce St., in Burnet, 512756-4900 or go to www. centraltexasgcd.org.