Nassau County residents encouraged to dispose of hazardous waste at upcoming collection event

(City of Fort Lauderdale, WPLG)

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Nassau County officials are inviting the community to dispose of hazardous waste at its upcoming collection event.

The waste collection event, which will also be a food drive, will be held on Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Road Department facility on Gene Lasserre Boulevard.

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Accepted household hazardous waste:

  • Aerosol cans
  • Batteries (all types)
  • Cooking oil (used)
  • Corrosives
  • Fertilizers
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Gasoline/Fuels
  • Household cleaners
  • Insecticides
  • Medications (no controlled substances)
  • Oil/lubricants (used)
  • Oil filters
  • Paints
  • Paint thinners
  • Pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Propane tanks
  • Radiator fluid
  • Solvents

Accepted electronics waste:

  • Camcorders
  • Computer monitors
  • Computer terminals
  • CPUs
  • DVD players
  • Hard drives (will be shredded)
  • Health & beauty appliances
  • Keyboards
  • Pagers
  • Power tools (corded - no gasoline tools or equipment accepted)
  • Printers
  • Radios
  • Scanners
  • Small kitchen appliances
  • Stereo equipment
  • Desk & mobile telephones
  • Televisions
  • VCR players

Large appliances may be dropped off at the Callahan Convenience Recycle Center.

This event is free with proof of Nassau County residency.

Residents are asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Barnabas Food Pantry.

Click here for more information.


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