HAPPENING SATURDAY: Harrison County holds hazardous waste collection day

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Harrison County residents will be able to get rid of any hazardous materials they might have at an event this upcoming Saturday.

The event will be held on Feb. 11 at the county road department building at 10076 Lorraine Road.

This is a first come first served event; the gates will be opened at 8 a.m. and close at noon.

Below is a list of items that will be accepted:

latex and oil-based paint
aerosol cans
household, marine and car batteries
light bulbs (incandescent & fluorescent)
motor oil
cooking oil
antifreeze
propane tanks
electronic waste
white goods
flammable liquids (gasoline, lamp oil, mineral spirits, etc.)

Below is a list of items that will NOT be accepted:

medical waste (needles/sharps, prescriptions, oxygen tanks, tubing, medical equipment)
herbicide
pesticide
fertilizer
acids (muriatic, cleaning, abrasive, etc.)
pool chemicals
ammunition
asbestos
explosives
furniture/mattresses

A maximum of five tires will be accepted per person, and no containers larger than five gallons will be accepted.

If you have any questions or need any additional information, or to schedule an appointment on a weekday for drop off, please call (228) 896-0207.

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