Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Arlington This Saturday

Do you have things like old paint, motor oil and batteries around your house but you’re not sure what to do with them?  The City of Arlington’s “Crud Cruiser” will be at River Legacy Park this Saturday, January 24 from 8am to 11am to take those items off your hands.

Here is a list of items they will accept:

• Acids
• Aerosol Cans
• All Batteries
• Antifreeze
• Brake Fluid
• Cooking Oil
• Craft/Hobby Chemicals
• Degreasers
• Drain Cleaners
• Fertilizer
• Fluorescent Lights
• Herbicides, Pesticides and other Household Chemicals
• Mercury
• Motor Oil and Oil Filters
• Paints, Stains, Varnishes
• Paint Thinners & Other Solvents
• Photo Chemicals
• Pool Chemicals
• Transmission Fluid

The “Crud Cruiser” makes monthly stops at various locations on the first Saturday of each month.  For the complete 2015 schedule , visit http://www.arlington-tx.gov/recycle/household-hazardous-waste-collection-events/.

In addition, items may be dropped off free of charge at the Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth (near I-30 and Loop 820).  The Center is open Thursdays & Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Proof of Arlington residency, such as a current driver’s license or water bill, is required.

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