(Seguin) – The city of Seguin is finally giving citizens the chance to get rid of those items that can’t go into the regular trash can.
Jennifer Sourdellia, the public information officer for the city of Seguin, says the city is offering a one day drop off location for a variety of household hazardous waste items.
She says the Hazardous Waste Collection Day is set for this Saturday in the Seguin Coliseum parking lot.
She says the collection day will operate similar to the city of Seguin’s Spring and Fall Clean-Up Days. But again, this time, it’s to collect those difficult, hazardous and hard to recycle items found in our homes.
Residents can drop items off from 8 a.m. to noon in the Coliseum parking lot.
Sourdellia says there will be employees to help unload the items from vehicles. She says although the service is free, it’s only available to those residents who live within the Seguin city limits.
She says residents will need to bring a picture ID or utility bill with a current address to verify residency.
Hazardous waste items being accepted are herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, pool chlorine, drain cleaner, hydrogen peroxide, gasoline, lighter fluid, paint thinner, stains, muriatic acid, bleach, oven cleaner, paint, automotive fluids and filters, lead-acid batteries, electronics and dozens of other items.
Although there are many items being accepted, Sourdellia says there are some exceptions.
Prohibited items include ammunition, explosives, biohazardous waste, pharmaceuticals, radioactive waste, and tires.
The hazardous drop-off is only for residential use — commercial and business waste will not be accepted.
A link with a complete list of items being accepted can be found on the city of Seguin’s Facebook page. The list is also being made available on the city’s website.
The Hazardous Waste Collection Day, again, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
The Seguin Coliseum parking lot is located at 950 S. Austin St.