Lehigh Acres residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids, lithium batteries and pool chemicals Saturday, Feb. 14.
The Household Chemical Waste (HCW) collection, hosted by Lee County Solid Waste in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road South. Drop-off is an easy, drive-through process available to all residents at no charge.
The most recent HCW collection event safely removed more than 1,536 pounds of hazardous materials from the community. This effort helps protect local waterways, reduce environmental risks and ensure that dangerous substances are properly disposed of rather than ending up the landfill.
Lee County Solid Waste reminds residents to be aware of proper battery disposal. Do not throw rechargeable batteries in with your regular garbage service or recycle cart because they can cause fires in collection trucks and landfills when crushed.
Businesses that need chemical waste disposal can call MXI Environmental Services at 276-477-0947 to schedule an appointment for the monthly business collection held at the county’s permanent Household Chemical Waste drop-off location, 6441 Topaz Court, off Metro Parkway in south Fort Myers.
