On Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Solid Waste Services will host a Home Chemical Collection Recycling Event at the Briery Municipal Compound, 128 N. Briery Road.
Irving residents who have unused household chemicals can participate in a special collection event for these materials.
Other materials that will be accepted:
- Household paint – No larger than 5-gallon sealed containers.
- Used motor oil and oil filters – Oil must be in 1-gallon sealed containers; filters must be placed in clear, sealed-plastic bags with no more than five filters at one time.
- Antifreeze, transmission fluid – Must be in 1-gallon sealed containers.
- Vegetable oil – Vegetable-based cooking oils such as sunflower, cottonseed, peanut and canola oil (yellow grease) placed in 1-gallon sealed containers.
- Lead acid automotive batteries – Passenger car or light truck batteries only.
Free vouchers must be requested beforehand. Residentscan request their voucher to participate in the event by contacting Solid Waste Services at (972) 721-2232.
