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Karnes County Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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Date:

October 12

Time:

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost:

Free

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October 12 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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A team of volunteers collects household hazardous waste products from constituents truck.
Event date: October 12, 2024
Location: Karnes County Youth Show Barn, 1480 CR 345, Kenedy, TX 78119
Time: 8am-12pm
The San Antonio River Authority, along with local partners, hosts six (6) free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events within Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties. These semi-annual events are held in the spring and fall. County residents may stop by to drop off unwanted household hazardous waste, tires, paint, used motor oil & filters, cleaning products, pesticides, computers, small electronics, and pharmaceuticals.
The River Authority hosts these household hazardous waste collection events with the hope that it will lead to a reduction in waste that enters our creeks and rivers. These are free events and are first come, first serve due to availability. Visit the to see upcoming County Wide Collection Events in your area!

Karnes County Youth Show Barn

1480 County Rd 345
Karnes City, 78119 United States

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