Iberia Parish To Hold Household Waste Day On May 30

Household Waste Day is coming to Iberia Parish on Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The event, which is popular in Lafayette Parish, is in conjunction with Project Front Yard and is for Iberia Parish residents only. It is hosted by the Iberia Parish Government and will be held at the Courthouse parking lot (rear) corner Pershing & Providence Streets in New Iberia.

Here is a list of items that will be accepted: batteries, cell phones, fax machines, phone cables, computer cables, laptops, stereos, paint(latex based only and in sealed containers), consumer electronics, telephones, phone systems, security systems, digital cameras, digital video recorders, processors, monitors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), circuit boards (any type), computer hardware (remove personal information), tires (limit 5 per address), DVD movies, video games, game stations, networking equipment, printer/toner cartridges, ink jet cartridges, portable navigation and GPS devices.

Here is a list of items that will not be accepted:

gasoline, photographic chemicals, mercury thermometers, compressed gas cylinders, ammunition, medical waste, appliances, furniture, stains/oil based paint, chemical cleaners, pool chemicals, leaking containers, asbestos, aluminum/plastic/glass cans, motor oil or antifreeze, explosives, radioactive material, medications, copiers, televisions, styrofoam, paper, magazines, cardboard, newspapers, turpentine, paint thinner and stripper.

No commercial waste will be accepted. Liquids should be labeled and in closed containers.

Call the Iberia Parish Government at (337)365-8246 if you need more information, or email tburbank@iberiagov.net or visit IberiaParishGovernment.com.