City Of San Antonio: Solid Waste Management To Host Special HHW Event

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

CONTACT: Marcus Lee, 210-207-6463
marcus.lee@sanantonio.gov

SAN ANTONIO (February 16, 2022) – Saturday, February 19, San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) customers are invited to participate in a special Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event at 2755 Rigsby Road, 78222 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Customers may dispose of paint, oil, chemicals, pesticides, batteries and electronics. Non-accepted items include household garbage, ammunition, fireworks and medical waste. A complete list of accepted and non-accepted items can be found at www.sarecycles.org.The event is open only to Solid Waste Management customers and a valid picture ID and a copy of the most recent CPS Energy bill are required. There is no fee for this service.

This event is in addition to the permanent HHW drop-off center at 7030 Culebra Road and the monthly drop-off events at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway. The next monthly event at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway will be March 4 and 5.

Requirements for Drop-Off:

• Contents should be kept in the original container.
• If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leak proof or lined cardboard box.
• Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
• Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
• A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
• If materials are brought in a non-approved container, it will not be returned.
• Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans and 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.

Complete information on the SWMD’s HHW program including locations, hours and accepted items can be found at www.sarecycles.org.

This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author’s own.