Haz mat collection day in north and south Walton Nov. 12

October 28, 2016

walton-county-logoDate/time: Saturday, Nov. 12 – 8 a.m. – 12 Noon

The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes: Pesticides – Used Oil – Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers.

Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and locations. Walton county residents may bring up to 12 tires per residence. No gas cylinders or explosives, please. Due to hazardous nature of certain components in home computers, they will be accepting old computer hardware including processors, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, etc. Conditionally exempt small quantity generators (small businesses, schools, growers, etc.) will be accepted at a reduced rate.

Location: Walton County Fairgrounds, Highway 83 North (9th Avenue), DeFuniak Springs and South Walton Mosquito Control Office, County Road 393, Santa Rosa Beach. For more information, call 850-892-8180.