Last Updated on September 12, 2024
It’s official; HHW Events have been scheduled for Fall 2024! In collaboration with local partners, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) holds six 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, 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.
In Spring 2024, we counted 530 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. With your help, the River Authority and our partners collected approximately 196,571 pounds of unwanted household materials!
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 Fall 2024 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.
Fall 2024 HHW Collection Schedule and Locations
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Karnes County Youth Show Barn, 1480 CR 345, Kenedy, TX 78119
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Wilson County Expo Center, 435 TX-97 E, Floresville, TX 78114
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Goliad County Fairgrounds/Auditorium Parking Lots, 925 US-183 Hwy, Goliad, TX 77963
We are looking forward to this fall’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 contact our Government Affairs Specialist at ccastillo@sariverauthority.org.
What else is happening in the Southern Basin this fall? Check out some upcoming events below!
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Race the River – SASPAMCO Paddling Trail
October 5, 2024
Nature Days – Geology and Orienteering
Tuesday, October 8th 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Jackson Nature Park
Friday Night Hikes
Friday, October 11 from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Helton Nature Park
Fall Festival
Helton Nature Park
Saturday, October 19 from 11AM to 4PM
Nature Workshops – Toad Abodes
Tuesday, October 22 from 6:30PM-7:30PM
Escondido Creek Parkway
Nature Workshops-Dreamcatchers
Wednesday, October 23 from 9:00AM-12:00PM
Branch River Park
You can find more details on these and other upcoming events on our Events Calendar.
