It’s official; HHW Events have been scheduled for Spring 2025! In collaboration with local partners, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) holds six free and safe Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events each year downstream in Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties.
What is HHW? The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality defines household hazardous waste as products containing chemicals that present safety concerns if not properly managed. The River Authority encourages county residents to stop by to drop off unwanted household hazardous waste, electronics, tires without rims, and unused pharmaceuticals. These collection events are essential to the community because they 1) offer residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused HHW and 2) help protect local creeks and the San Antonio River from harmful pollutants.
Did you know? Electronics contain harmful chemicals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, nickel, and flame retardants. If not disposed of correctly, these substances can leak into the soil, water, and air, causing environmental contamination.
Last Spring, we counted 1210 cars that dropped off waste at the three events across the watershed. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our creeks and rivers by properly disposing of their waste!
These events are essential in protecting property, community members, and our precious natural resources. The River Authority hopes these regularly scheduled collections will raise awareness of the negative impact of illegal dumping and improperly disposing of waste and reduce waste runoff entering the San Antonio River Watershed.
Planning to attend one of our Spring 2025 HHW events? Here is what you need to know:
- Acceptable materials include HHW, such as paint, pesticide, fertilizer, pool cleaning chemicals, used motor oil and filters, paint thinner, and general household cleaners. Also accepted are tires without rims, computers, small electronics, and pharmaceuticals. A complete list of acceptable items is available here.
- These events are FREE, and residents are helped on a first-come, first-serve
- Click the links below for additional details.
Spring 2025 HHW Collection Schedule and Locations
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Goliad County Fairgrounds/Memorial Auditorium Parking Lots, 925 US-183 Hwy, Goliad, TX 77963 More Information
Saturday, March, 22, 2025, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Wilson County Expo Center, 435 TX-97 E, Floresville, TX 78114 More Information
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Karnes County Youth Show Barn, 1480 CR 345, Kenedy, TX 78119 More Information
We are looking forward to this spring’s events in Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties! Visit the HHW Collection Service for more information and a list of acceptable items.
Should you have any questions about our upcoming HHW collections, don’t hesitate to reach out through our Contact Us form.
What else is happening in the Southern Basin this spring? Check out some upcoming events below!
March 5: Nature Games at Helton Nature Park
March 7-9: Free Camping Weekend at Helton Nature Park
March 7: Campside Cinema at Helton Nature Park
March 14: Friday Night Hike at Jackson Nature Park
