Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste

Alachua County Environmental  Protection Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission will sponsor a free “Toxic Round-Up” collection event to properly dispose of and/or recycle common household waste items that cannot be collected curbside. Residents can bring hazardous waste items to the Mayo Community Center located at 176 SW Community Circle on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Household hazardous waste can be toxic to the public and pose a threat to our environment if improperly discarded. In 2021, 3.48 tons of wa