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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Overview
Many everyday household and garden products are hazardous and may be labeled with terms like caution, toxic, poison, corrosive, or danger. These items should never be poured on the ground, down drains, or put in trash carts. Improper disposal can pollute water sources and pose health risks to waste handlers.
The City of Georgetown hosts four (4) collection events each year in January, May, September, and November.
- Event limited to 500 cars
- Open to Georgetown residents who pay for solid waste services (TDS) through the City of Georgetown
- Registration is required. View the HHW Event page to register.
Acceptable Items
- Household batteries (including hearing aid & cell phone)
- Automobile batteries
- Pool & spa chemicals
- Used oil and oil filters – up to 5 gallons per vehicle
- Transmission fluid
- Light bulbs (fluorescent, curly, regular)
- Grease
- Thermometers
- Lawn & garden chemicals
- Aerosols
- Household cleaners & disinfectants (marked caution/warning/poison)
- Art & hobby chemicals
- Paint – up to 10 gallons per vehicle
- Gasoline – up to 5 gallons per vehicle
- Fire extinguishers
- 1 lb. propane tanks
- Helium tanks
- Smoke detectors
Unacceptable Items
- Unmarked containers or unknown chemicals
- Construction, commercial, or landscaping waste
- Propane tanks are larger than 1 lb.
- Medical or pharmaceutical waste
- Oxygen tanks
- Electronics (e-waste)
- Tires
- Explosives, ammunition, or fireworks
- Radioactive or biological materials
Other Disposal Options:
City of Austin Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center
Updated 8/29/2025 11:21 AM