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Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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.

No businesses please. Residents of Wilson, Karnes, or Goliad County respectively, proof of address is required. Collection will close at the discretion of the sponsors.

Upcoming Events

What To Bring

The following items will be accepted in household quantities, at no charge:
  • Automobile tires (NO RIMS)
  • Oil-based, flammable, combustible paint
  • Oven cleaners
  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Dry cleaning fluid
  • Solvents
  • Creosote
  • Rust preventatives
  • Sealants
  • Batteries
  • Wood strippers
  • Metal polish
  • Antifreeze
  • Latex Paint
  • Paint thinner
  • Photo chemicals
  • Engine and radiator fluids
  • Drain cleaners
  • Degreasers
  • Floor cleaners
  • Old home chemistry sets
  • Kerosene
  • Gasoline
  • Radiator cleaners
  • Herbicides
  • Arts & crafts supplies
  • Brake fluid
  • Wood preservatives
  • Rodent killers
  • Moth Balls
  • Transmission fluid
  • Pesticides
  • Insect Sprays
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Cesspool cleaners

Used Electronics

  • Radios
  • Televisions (No wooden consoles)
  • Monitors
  • Computer Components & Parts
  • Microwaves
  • Blenders
  • Toasters
  • Cell Phones
  • Telephones

Pharmaceutical Waste*

  • Prescription, Non-Prescription Pills, Liquids, Creams, Patches
  • Pet Medications
  • Vitamin & Herbal Supplements
  • Inhalers

DO NOT BRING

We are unable to collect the following items:
  • Trailer tires, tractor tires, tires with rims
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Dioxins
  • LARGE Appliances like washers, dryers, chest type freezers
  • A/C Units
  • Containers Larger Than 5 Gallon
  • Large Propane Cylinders
  • Radioactive Materials

Pharmaceutical Waste*

  • NO Sharps
  • NO Syringes
  • NO Oxygen Tanks
  • NO Pen Needles
  • NO Lancets

Alerts

Trail Closure Notice: San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The west bank of the San Pedro Creek trail will be closed from the access point at Commerce St south to Dolorosa until further notice due to maintenance work. Alternate route w/ ADA access is on the east bank trail that can be accessed either from the Commerce or Dolorosa crossing.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is now open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park. *Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages.*  

Stem Density Efforts

Stem Density efforts are still in place but will not directly affect any parks or trails. We apologize for any inconvenience.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park – STREAM

Due to maintenance, the water features for STREAM art piece will be turned off until further notice. The STREAM Microphone area is also closed due to vandalism. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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