Larry A. Watts 
EL PASO COUNTY — Registration is now open for El Paso County’s first “Clean Sweep” event this year, which allows residents to drop off hazardous waste.
Drop-off is scheduled for April 8 at the county’s hazardous waste disposal site on Akers Drive, and the event is free.
The organizers say it is better to register as soon as possible, almost 300 of the 500 slots in total have already been filled.
As the county recycles hazardous waste during the week, “Clean Sweep” events are for harder-to-dispose items.
“We allow people to bring things that we don’t normally take, like bigger TVs. You know the bigger, heavier ones are mattresses, box springs, tires, that sort of thing,” said El Paso County Environmental Division Manager Kathy Andrew.
With the county’s current budget, two more events will be scheduled for 2022.
From the El Paso County Hazardous Waste Site:
The following items are accepted for free at Clean Sweep events from residents of El Paso and Teller County ONLY – no trash, no commercial waste:
Electronic: ANY SIZE TV or COMPUTER SCREENlimited to three total per vehicle. Computers, printers, fax machines, laptops, notebooks, ultrabooks, netbooks, tablet computers, DVD players, VCRs, radios, stereos, video game consoles, video display devices with display screens larger than 4 inches in diagonal.
To paint and paint-related products (dyes, strippers, thinners, varnishes, etc.) – 50 gallon limit.
Household chemicals (aerosols, ammonia, bleach, cleaners, lamp oil, etc.)
Lawn and Garden Chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, poisons, plant food, etc.)
Mattresses/Box Springs (limited to six [6] total)
automotive chemistry waxes, bug/tar/vinyl/chrome/engine cleaners, etc.
Automotive Fluids – engine oil, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluids (each limited to 10 gal, must
come in containers no larger than 5 gallons filled no more than ¾ full all containers must be left on site)
All types of batteries – lead-acid vehicle batteries and household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volts, batteries for watches and hearing aids). No corrosion. Must come in a clear bag or jar.
Tires passenger and light truck (limit is nine [9] per vehicle). Can be on or off rim.
NOT ACCEPTED:
Air Conditioners, Ammunition, Appliances, Asbestos, Business waste (including schools, churches, non-profit organizations, etc.), Cables/Wires NOT attached to anything, Rugs/Rugs, Compressed gas cylinders other than 1 or 20 lbs of propane, 1 lb of butane or 1 lb of mapp gas, Containers over 5 gallons, Fans, Freezers, Furniture, Heaters, Home media items (CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassettes, etc.), Chemicals and industrial/lab-grade products, Lawn mowers, Medical tools/supplies, Medicines (click for more information), Microwaves, Telephones (Cell/Landline), Refrigerators, Remote Controls, Satellite Dish, Snow Blowers, Speakers, Garbage, Unlabeled or Leaking Containers, Wood
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