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Hazardous and e-waste collection event to come to Baymeadows | What is accepted

City of Jacksonville - hazardous and e-waste collection Credit: City of Jacksonville (City of Jacksonville)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The city is hosting a hazardous and e-waste collection event at Fort Family Regional Park on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fort Family Regional Park is located at 8000 Baymeadows Rd. E.

The City of Jacksonville says the following types of hazardous household waste may be brought to the event: 

  •  Pesticides, pool chemicals, or any other type of chemicals or acids
  •  Antifreeze, motor oil or used oil filters
  •  Gas, propane, kerosene or diesel fuel/tanks
  •  Fireworks, flares, fire extinguishers, gun powder or ammunition
  •  Drain cleaners, paint, varnish, shellac, thinners or strippers
  •  Thermometers or thermostats
  • Car batteries or rechargeable batteries
  • Photographic chemicals
  • Fertilizer
  • Aerosol cans
  • Fluorescent or Compact Fluorescent (CFL) lights/tubes/bulbs
  • Disposing paint/motor oil limits are 27 gallons of paint and/or 27 gallons of motor oil in a 30-day period per Duval County Resident.

Types of e-waste which may be brought to the event include: 

  • Televisions
  • Computer monitors
  • Computer terminals
  • CPUs
  • Keyboards
  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Stereo equipment
  • Radios
  • VCRs
  • DVDs
  • Camcorders
  • Desk and mobile phones
  • Pagers
  • Power tools
  • Small kitchen appliances (i.e. microwaves, toaster ovens)
  • Health and beauty appliances

To view a schedule of upcoming mobile collection events, visit the city’s website, HERE.

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