🧪 Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Coming to Killeen

Community household hazardous waste community event for Killeen and surrounding areas.

Do you have old paint cans, motor oil, or cleaning chemicals sitting around your home or shed? Don’t toss them in the trash! There’s a safer (and free) way to get rid of them—and it's happening right here in Central Texas.

Texas Waste Solutions is proud to share this important event for our community:

📍 What’s Happening?

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is coming to Killeen! This is your chance to safely dispose of toxic and dangerous household materials—for free.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Special Events Center – 3301 South W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX

✅ What You Can Bring (Free to Drop Off)

Here’s what’s accepted at no charge for disposal:

Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes
Acids and household chemicals
Antifreeze (up to 5 gallons)
Used motor oil (up to 5 gallons)
Paint (up to 10 gallons)
Petroleum-based products
Household cleaning supplies
Pesticides and herbicides
Batteries

These items can be dangerous if thrown in regular trash bins. This event gives you a safe, responsible way to protect your home and environment.

❌ What NOT to Bring

The following items will not be accepted:

Electronics
Smoke detectors or fire alarms
Explosives or ammunition
Pressurized containers
Tires or trailers

Who Can Participate? This event is open to residents of the following counties:

Bell
Coryell
Hamilton
Lampasas
Milam
Mills
San Saba

Just bring proof of residency—like a driver’s license or utility bill—and you’re good to go!

💚 Why This Matters

Living in a rural area like Florence, Lampasas, or Briggs, it’s not always easy to find a place to safely dispose of hazardous household waste. This free event helps keep our communities cleaner, our soil and water safer, and our homes free of dangerous chemicals.

As your local trash service provider, Texas Waste Solutions supports events like this that promote safe and sustainable living right here in Central Texas.

📞 Want More Info?

Reach out to event coordinator David Lopez:📧 davidlopez@ctcog.org 📞 (254) 770-2363

Or check out www.killeentexas.gov/solidwaste

🚛 Need Regular Trash Pickup?

If you're looking for weekly trash pickup in rural Central Texas, we’ve got you covered!Texas Waste Solutions offers:

Affordable rates starting at just $37/month ( ask about our quarterly, yearly and veteran discounts.
Residential and commercial services
No contracts or hidden fees
Locally owned, family-friendly service

👉 Request a free quote today at www.ctxwaste.com

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