Lafayette Public Works to Host Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Public Works Department will be hosting a Hazardous Waste Day for residents looking to get ride of materials you can't just throw into the trashcan.

On Saturday, May 20, residents can go to Cajun Field (by entering from West Congress) between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. to turn in any hazardous materials people might have in their homes that they are trying to get rid of.

These events are held for residents of the City of Lafayette and those in the rural, unincorporated parts of the parish. Proof of residency will be required.

Via the Hazardous Waste Day page, here are the materials that will accepted, as well as those that won't be.

Chemicals Accepted

Alkaline Batteries
Chemical Cleaners
Fluorescent Tubes
Gasoline
Herbicides
Mercury Thermometers
Paint & Paint Products
Paint Thinner & Stripper
Pesticides
Photographic Chemicals
Pool Chemicals
Stains
Turpentine

Will NOT Accept

X - NO Antifreeze
X - NO Appliances
X - NO Automotive or Rechargeable Batteries
X - NO Commercial Waste
X - NO Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
X - NO Compressed Gas Cylinders
X - NO Copiers
X - NO Explosives (including ammunition)
X - NO Fire/Smoke Detectors
X - NO Medical Waste
X - NO Medicine
X - NO Motor Oil
X - NO PCB Oil
X - NO Radioactive Material
X - NO Tires

Electronics WILL be accepted at this event.

Electronics Being Accepted

Computer Hardware
Computer Accessories
Laptops
Processors
Networking Equipment
Circuit Boards (any type)
Flat Screen Monitors/TVs
Printers
Fax Machines
Toner & Ink Jet Cartridges
Digital Cameras & DVRs
MP3 & DVD Players
Stereos
DVD Movies & Video Games
XBoxes, Playstations, Wii
Portable GPS Devices
Cell Phones/Bag Phones
Telephone & Telephone Systems
Security Systems
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Telephone & Computer Cables

Ensure all liquid items are secure as leaky containers will not be accepted.

More information call Lafayette Consolidated Government Environmental Quality Division at 291-5637 or visit lafayettela.gov/public-works/know-before-you-throw

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