Household hazardous waste (HHW) are common everyday leftover household product(s) that have any of these four potentially hazardous characteristics; flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. Below you will find the list of the most common household products that typically contain hazardous components and therefore they require special care when being disposed of.
Collection Events are free and open to residential customers of the utility partners. To drop off items, a resident/customer must register for an appointment, and present a driver’s license or utility bill with an address in the jurisdictional boundaries of one of the following partners: the City of Lakeway, City of Bee Cave, The Hills, Hurst Creek Municipal Utility District, Lakeway MUD, or Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 (WCID No.17). There is a 30 GALLON LIMIT per person for disposal at each event. For any residents living outside of this utility partnership, there is a fee of $40.
We are pleased to announce our next Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
At the Lake Travis Regional Reuse & Recycling Center
3207 Neidhardt Drive, Lakeway, TX 78734
Reservations are required. To schedule your drop-off, please click the following link:
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
If you’re unable to use the SignUp Genius link, please contact Lakeway Solid Waste at (512) 314-7514 or email solidwasteclerk@lakeway-tx.gov for assistance. Please note, only items in their original labeled containers will be accepted to ensure proper disposal. Dispose of your hazardous materials safely with us.
Did you know there is a Reuse / Recycle Building where you can pick up FREE partially filled products that still have useful characteristics? Paint is the primary product at this time but there are also partial containers of household products such as comet, pool/spa products and furniture refinishers. Latex paint has been blended on-site and poured up into 2-gallon buckets for use and there are currently two colors; grey and taupe. All products are free and can be picked up on the same dates of collection events. You will be asked to sign a waiver of liability for the products.
For items at this center, you and residents that live in Travis County, are encouraged to take your waste items to the City of Austin & Travis County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, “Austin Resource Recovery“.
The Austin Resource Recovery center takes electronics and appliances along with many other items.
Austin Resource Recovery
4108 Todd Lane
Austin, TX 78744
512-974-4343
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9a.m. to 5p.m.; Saturday 7a.m. to Noon.
Pills -(prescription and OTC), vitamins, supplements, herbal goods, lotions, liquid medicines, and even pet medications can be dropped off year-round at the following location:
Travis County Constable Precinct 5 Office
1003 Guadalupe, Austin, 78701, 8a.m.-5p.m. Mon-Fri (Across the street from the Court House),
Kiosk inside for anonymous drop-offs
512-974-4343
http://www.constable5.com/inf/unwanted-drugs-disposal.shtml
Closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Visit their website for more information including their list of household hazardous waste items that are accepted and what items are not accepted.