Household Hazardous Waste collection Day 2026

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The following materials will be accepted during the event:

Household Chemicals & Cleaners

• Household cleaning supplies
  Drain cleaners
  Oven cleaners
  Disinfectants
   

Paint & Related Products

• Latex paint
  Oil-based paint
  Paint stains
  Paint thinners
  Solvents
   

Automotive Products

• Gasoline
  Diesel fuel
  Motor oil
  Antifreeze
  Oil filters
   

Yard & Pool Products

• Pesticides
  Herbicides
  Fertilizers
  Pool chemicals
   

Batteries

• Household batteries
  Automotive batteries
   

White Goods (Appliances)

• Refrigerators
  Stoves
  Hot water heaters
  Air conditioning units
  Other large household appliances 

 For safety and regulatory reasons, the following items will not be accepted:

• Televisions (TVs)
  Computer monitors
  Tires
  Biohazardous waste
  Medical needles or sharps
  Radioactive materials
  Smoke detectors
  Ammunition of any kind
  Explosives
  Fire extinguishers
   

• This event is for household use only.
   
• No business or commercial waste will be accepted.
   
• Please transport materials in their original containers whenever possible.
   
• Remain in your vehicle at all times unless directed by event staff.
   

If you have questions about a specific item, please contact us before the event at 936-632-5326.

 Why can’t you accept TVs or computer monitors?

Televisions and monitors require specialized electronic waste (e-waste) recycling and cannot be processed through our contracted Household Hazardous Waste vendor for this event. These items contain components such as leaded glass and circuit boards that must be handled through designated electronics recycling programs.

What should I do with TVs or monitors?
Please contact the City of Lufkin Solid Waste/Recycling Center for information on approved electronic recycling options, or watch for scheduled e-waste collection events in our area.

Tires require separate recycling equipment and disposal contracts that are not included in this Household Hazardous Waste event. Accepting tires would significantly increase disposal costs and logistical requirements.

What should I do with old tires?
Please contact the City of Lufkin Solid Waste Department for information about approved tire recycling days or local tire retailers who may accept used tires for proper disposal.

These materials present significant safety risks and require specialized handling and disposal procedures that fall outside the scope of this event.

What should I do with these items?
Contact your local law enforcement agency or fire department for guidance on proper disposal procedures.

This event is funded and structured to serve residential households. Commercial or business waste often involves larger volumes and different regulatory requirements that must be handled through licensed commercial disposal services.

If you represent a business, please contact a licensed hazardous waste contractor for disposal options.

No. For safety reasons, please remain in your vehicle unless directed by event staff. Our trained team and volunteers will assist with unloading.

Yes. The event is free for household participants. However, donations are gratefully accepted to help offset disposal costs and support future environmental programs in our community.

• Keep items in their original containers if possible.
  Secure all containers upright in your trunk or truck bed.
  Do not mix chemicals.
  If a container is leaking, place it inside a sturdy secondary container.