Household Hazardous Waste Collections
City of Round Rock Residents seeking an environmentally friendly way to dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) can take advantage of the City's household hazardous waste collection events. Please bring driver's license and a recent City of Round Rock water bill as proof of residency.
City of Round Rock
Residential quantities of up to 25 gallons of
materials cumulative per visit will be accepted.
Contractor or business waste will NOT be accepted!
WHEN?
1st Wednesday of the Month - Rain or Shine - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
+++Materials are not accepted before 4 p.m.+++
Cost: free; however, you must bring your City of Round Rock water bill and driver's license as proof of residency within the City limits (driver's license alone, other utility bills or tax statements will not be accepted). Please note that having a Round Rock address does not mean that you pay Round Rock City taxes!
$10-Appointment Based Service
To arrange a drop-off time for HHW materials outside normal collection events, please call 218-5559. A trained chemist from the Environmental Services Department will schedule an appropriate time for this service. For safety reasons, DO NOT ATTEMPT to drop off materials with staff at the Recycling Center. Recycling Center staff are not trained to perform this service and will refer you to the above telephone number.
The availability of this service will be at the discretion of the Environmental Services Supervisor and can not be scheduled for weekend service.
This service is for City of Round Rock residents only - a City of Round Rock water bill must be presented.
The $10 appointment fee is payable at time of the scheduled appointment. Cash or checks payable to the City of Round Rock are accepted (no credit cards). This fee is not for disposal of the HHW items, it is for the convenience of disposing of items outside of the normal collection times. Annually the City has an average of 14 collection events scheduled per year.
Please remember that it is the resident's responsibility to dispose of materials properly!
Residents who leave unauthorized hazardous materials at the Recycling Center can be subjected to illegal dumping fines.
WHERE?
City of Round Rock Recycling Center (Map)
310 Deepwood Drive
(off FM 620, across from Round Rock High School)
HOW?
- Collections are for City of Round Rock residents ONLY
- Residents should be prepared to show a recent City of Round Rock water bill as proof of residency AND a driver's license
- Residents are asked to remain in their vehicles while at the drop-off site
- Please label unmarked containers if contents are known
- Please seal materials in their original containers if possible
- To prevent spills in vehicle, transport items in boxes or other containers
- Residential quantities only: maximum of 25 gallons of materials cumulative; 30- and 55-gallon drums are not accepted
- For further information, please call the City of Round Rock Environmental Services Department at 218-5559 or e-mail Jeff
WHAT? - Acceptable Items
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
- Fertilizers
- Poisons
- Pool Chemicals
- Cleaners
- Latex Paint (click here for a tip on Latex Paint)
- Oil-based Paint
- Polishes and Varnishes
- Stain
- Lacquer
- Aerosol Cans
- Solvents
- Paint Thinner
- Turpentine
- Adhesives
- Mercury
Automotive products such as oil, antifreeze, oil filters and car batteries are accepted from private individuals EVERY DAY from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on City Holidays.
RESIDENTIAL QUANTITIES ONLY
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up to 25 gallons of materials cumulative accepted per visit
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Contractor and business waste NOT ACCEPTED
WHAT? - Unacceptable Items
Items that WILL NOT be accepted are:
- Contractor or Business Waste
- 30-gallon and 50-gallon drums of materials
- Trash
- Medical Waste
- Radioactive Materials
- Bullets & Live Ammunition
- Explosives, Fireworks & Flares
- Smoke Detectors
- Tires
- Gas Cylinders
- Appliances
- Electronics Waste and Computers
GOT LATEX PAINT?
You may also dispose of LATEX PAINT by following these steps:
- Open the can and let the paint dry. You may add cat litter to speed up the process.
- Once the paint is completely dry, you may dispose of it and the can with your regular household trash.