TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Leon County residents upgrading for the Super Bowl may want to bring their old televisions to the next monthly Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection.
The event will take place Saturday, February 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Public Works Operations Center, 2280 Miccosukee Road.
This event is one of many monthly activities in Leon County’s regular collection season, which will continue on the first Saturday of every month through May 2018.
Residents may bring up to 50 pounds of hazardous waste, in addition to their electronics. Only one large-screen television per vehicle will be accepted.
Propane tanks must weigh less than 40 pounds and there is a limit of one tire per participant. There is also a limit of 25 fluorescent tubes per vehicle at the collection event.
Medical sharps, medicines and radioactive waste cannot be accepted. The division cannot accept bulky wastes such as appliances (refrigerators, stoves/ovens, washing machines, dryers, etc.), furniture, yard waste, construction and demolition debris, household garbage or Styrofoam.
When discarded, many household products can pollute and pose a health risk, so the division holds these free events for County residents.
Businesses and other agencies must call (850) 606-1816 to make an appointment, Monday through Friday, to drop off their items at the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center, 7550 Apalachee Parkway. Some fees will apply.
Additionally, citizens may visit the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center during normal business hours – Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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