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Regional Roundup Collects 20.4 Tons of Waste

Published Jun 3, 2020

Escambia County's latest Regional Roundup event collected nearly 20.4 tons of household hazardous waste, electronics and tires to be properly disposed of free of charge for Escambia County residents. 

The event was hosted by the Escambia County Waste Services Department Saturday, May 23 across from the Naval Hospital, with 424 participants dropping off items totaling 20.4 tons, or 40,815 pounds. 

During Regional Roundup, Escambia County residents brought about 22,915 pounds of household hazardous waste such as latex and oil-based paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, automotive oils and other household chemicals. End-of-life electronic items totaling 11,400 pounds were collected, along with 325 tires totaling 6,500 pounds. 

Regional Roundup drop-off events are held multiple times per year, providing an opportunity for Escambia County residents to properly dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste and up to four tires per vehicle, free of charge.

Click here for more information about Regional Roundup events or proper disposal of waste, or contact the Escambia County Waste Services Department at 850-937-2160. 

Electronics collected for disposal at the Escambia County Regional Roundup Saturday, May 11

Household hazardous waste collected for disposal at the Escambia County Regional Roundup Saturday, May 11

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