From the Orange County government newsroom

Orange County Utilities invites Orange County residents to a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Community Collection Event on Saturday, October 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Apopka High School, located at 555 Martin St., Apopka.

Residents are encouraged to bring their household hazardous materials, such as pesticides, household chemicals, paint, cooking oil and grease, and rechargeable batteries, as well as electronic waste, such as televisions, old printers, and computers. This community event is an opportunity for residents to dispose of these materials safely and properly.

Materials not accepted at the event include biologically active or radioactive materials, explosives, tires, ammunition, fireworks, emergency flares, prescription drugs, and rear-projection televisions.

For a complete list of acceptable items, please visit www.ocfl.net/hhw, call the Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Hotline at 407-836-6601, or send an email to solid.waste@ocfl.net.

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