Lafayette, LA (KLFY) – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) reminds Lafayette Parish residents to safely dispose of unwanted chemicals and electronics during Household Hazardous Waste Day.

This event provides residents with a safe, environmentally responsible way to dispose of items that can pose risks to health, sanitation workers, and the environment if not handled properly.

Residents can drop off their items this Saturday, May 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1229 NW Evangeline Thruway and are asked to enter from Donlon Avenue.

New this year residents can now bring thoroughly-rinsed glass food and beverage containers for recycling—including beer bottles, wine bottles, pickle jars, and more due to a partnership with BackYard Sapphire.

LCG ask others to refer to the list below detailing accepted and unaccepted item.

Accepted Items Include:

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

In addition to hazardous household items, electronics such as computer hardware, accessories, laptops, and related equipment will also be accepted.

Items NOT Accepted:

• Appliances, Furniture, TVs, and CRT Monitors
• Office Copiers and Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
• Toner/Ink Cartridges, GPS Devices, MP3/DVD Players
• Digital Cameras, Stereo Equipment, Fire/Smoke Detectors
• Automotive or Rechargeable Batteries, Motor Oil, PCB Oil
• Antifreeze, Commercial Waste, Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Medical Waste, Medicine, Radioactive Material, Explosives

For safety, residents are asked to remain in their vehicles while staff unload materials during the drop-off process.

For full details and guidelines, contact LCG’s Environmental Quality Division at (337) 291-5637 or click here.

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