Household Hazardous Waste

Vouchers are now available for the safe disposal of old paint, used pool chemicals, computer monitors, and other household hazards. The vouchers allow City of Georgetown residential utility customers to dispose of household hazards and electronic waste at the Williamson County Recycle Center at 495 CR 156, which is northeast of Georgetown on FM 971.

The vouchers, available to residential utility customers at any time, replace the annual collection days sponsored by the City in the past. Vouchers will cover 100 percent disposal costs for in-City customers and 50 percent of disposal costs for out-of-City customers.

Vouchers are available online at georgetowntx.municipalonlinepayments.com for customers who have signed up for online payment. When you get to the online payment page, click on the "Submit Service Request" link. You will be prompted to indicate the Type of Service. Please select Household Hazardous Waste Voucher." After submitting the request, please allow up to two business days for processing. You will receive an email confirmation.

You may also pick up a voucher in-person at the Utility Billing office located in the Georgetown Municipal Complex at 300-1 Industrial Avenue, or at the Collection Station located at 250 W.L. Walden Drive. Please bring a recent City of Georgetown utility bill and a photo ID.

Vouchers must be presented at the Williamson County Recycle Center when disposing of products.

What is household hazardous waste?

Many common products that you use in your home and garden are considered household hazardous waste or e-waste. Such items should not be placed in your residential trash collection cart or placed at the curb for pickup.

Household hazardous waste products often will be labeled with words such as caution, toxic, poison, corrosive, or danger. Examples of household hazardous waste include:

Aerosol spray cans

Antifreeze

Art and hobby chemicals

Automotive products

Household cleaners and disinfectants

Mercury (from thermometers and thermostats)

Motor oil or transmission fluid

Paints and stains, especially oil-based

Pesticides and poisons

Pool and spa chemicals

Thinners and solvents

Vehicle batteries (wet cell)

Tires cannot be accepted at the WCRC under this program. Tires may be brought to the City's Collection Station, 250 W.L. Walden Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626, 512-930-1715. Fees may apply.

Household hazardous waste products should never be poured out on the ground, down the drain, or thrown out with regular household garbage. Improper disposal can cause injury from contact or contaminate groundwater and drinking water.

What is e-waste?

Electronic waste or e-waste includes items such as :

Computer monitors or television sets

Computer CPUs

Computer keyboards

Laptop computers

Mobile phones

Prepare your materials before transporting them

When you bring household hazardous waste items for disposal, be sure to pack and transport them safely.

Keep products in original containers, when possible.

If a container no longer has its original label and you know the contents, label it yourself.

Don't mix products together! Dangerous chemical reactions can occur.

Make sure products are sealed to prevent leaks and spills. If a container is leaking, place it inside another container.

Carefully pack containers in a sturdy cardboard box.

Do not store items in plastic bags.

Transport the items in your vehicle away from all occupants and pets.

Hazardous waste drop-off site

The Williamson County Recycle Center is located at 495 County Road 156 and can be contacted by phone at (512) 864-3240. The center is open by appointment Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to the general public on Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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