Podcast: Trash and Toxins: How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Solid Waste Division Manager Caroline Ask discusses how improper disposal of hazardous materials can cause dangerous chemical reactions, noxious gases and truck fires during trash compaction.

Ask highlights the upcoming Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the University Services Building on Harvey Road south of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. She also covers how to correctly identify hazardous products using labels and pictograms, proper disposal methods for items like old paint, and why residents should check their garages for hazardous items such as lithium-ion batteries.

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