The Twin Oaks Landfill along with the cities of Bryan and College Station offer a FREE HHW collection event in April and October of each year for residents of the Brazos Valley. At this event, residents of the Brazos Valley can properly dispose of unwanted hazardous waste items. Each year this event collects approximately 300,000 pounds of household hazardous waste. Items commonly collected include (but are not limited to):
Household Chemicals
Ammonia,
cleaning compounds, bleach, floor stripper, drain cleaner, rust remover,
carpet/upholstery cleaner, tile/shower cleaner, and more
Automotive Products
Antifreeze,
motor oil, oil filters, fluids, polish, waxes, vehicle batteries, upholstery
cleaners, and more
Electronics
Computers, laptops,
keyboards, monitors, microwaves, DVD/CD players, CD ROM, fax machines, cell
phones, VCRs, desktop printers, scanners, gaming systems, related cords, and
more
Paint Products
Oil-based paint,
latex paint, spray paint, artist paint, wood preservative, stain, caulk,
sealer and more
Batteries
Lead acid (auto)
batteries, batteries of various sizes: AA, AAA, C, D and rechargeable.
Garden Chemicals
Herbicide, insect
spray/ insecticide, fertilizer, pesticide, and more
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Compact
fluorescent lamps (CFL) and straight fluorescent tubes
Thermometers and thermostats
Numerous items that contain mercury
Flammable Items
Kerosene,
gasoline, solvents and more
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Pool acid,
stabilizer, chlorine
Expired/Unused Medications
OTC and
prescription medications
Other potentially hazardous materials that are not listed
above may be accepted at the collection event. To view a detailed list of
accepted materials
click here.
If you are unsure about a specific material, please call the Twin Oaks
Landfill at 979-764-3832 or email
customerservice@bvswma.com.
for the event.
