10/21/20 @ 2:40 p.m. - Below is a short video from the Waste Tire Amnesty Event held on September 12, 2020.
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10/9/20 @ 10:20 a.m. - On Saturday, August 15, 2020, Keep Nassau Beautiful and Nassau County Solid Waste hosted a Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Event. During a 4 hour period, over 500 vehicles delivered 69,973 pounds of materials. Most common items included paint, electronics, propane tanks, oils & lubricants, aerosol cans, batteries and fluorescent light bulbs.
The next event is currently being planned so please stay tuned for details! -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 10/6/20 @ 10:20 a.m. - Last week, we announced that the Nassau County Convenience Recycling Center would begin accepting latex paint on October 1st for recycling. Click here to view the original story.
It looks like we are off to a great start! Above are photos from the first day and it appears that several dozen cans were brought in for disposal. Thank you to the residents who are using this opportunity to dispose of paint properly and safely. As mentioned previously, we will be working with Keep Nassau Beautiful to provide an informational video on how you can dispose of it at home. Stay tuned! -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 9/30/20 @ 8:15 a.m. - Beginning Thursday, October 1, 2020, the Nassau County Convenience Recycling Center located at 46026 Landfill Rd. Callahan, will begin accepting latex paint for disposal. Previously, latex paint could only be disposed of twice a year at the Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Events. Now, you can dispose of it safely year-round at the Convenience Recycling Center during normal business hours.
Please keep in mind that the Convenience Recycling Center is closed on Wednesdays, however they are open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon to accommodate residents who can't make it during the work week. To view operating hours, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Diden at (904) 530-6700. Also, stay tuned for an upcoming Public Service Announcement describing how you can safely dispose of latex paint at home. We will be working with Keep Nassau Beautiful to bring this information to the residents within the next few weeks. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office Nassau County is excited to announce that the Solid Waste Department will begin accepting cardboard for recycling at the Bailey Rd and Goodbread Rd recycling locations, beginning on October 1, 2020. Previously, the only County owned recycling facility that accepted cardboard was the Convenience and Recycling Center located qt 46026 Landfill Rd. in Callahan.
For all cardboard recycling centers, please note that the cardboard must be broken down and free of any packing material or styrofoam. The cardboard should then be placed in the bin labeled for cardboard. Plastics, glass, aluminum, office paper and newspaper can also be recycled at those locations in the Single Stream Recycle Bins. If you have any questions regarding recycling at one of these locations, please contact Becky Diden at 904-530-6700 or visit the Nassau County Solid Waste website. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office  8/7/20 @ 9:15 a.m. - Next Saturday, August 15th is the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. That means that you only have one weekend left to get ready! The event will be held at the Nassau County Road Department located at 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd. Participants should access the site using Eric Oliver Way (roadway to the left of Target), to Courtney Isles Way, to Gene Lassere. The event will be held from 8am-noon (or until trucks reach capacity) and is FREE to Nassau County residents. Proof of residency is required. See flyer for a complete list of items that will be accepted. You are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food to be donated to Barnabas. If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office  6/4/20 @ 9:30 a.m. - The annual Waste Tire Amnesty Day will be held on Saturday, September 12th. This event allows each Nassau County household to dispose of up 15 car and truck tires at no cost, with proof of residency. Each tire should be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads.
WHAT: Tire Waste Amnesty Day WHEN: Saturday, September 12th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or until trailer is full... whichever comes first) WHERE: Nassau County Convenience Recycle Center, 46026 Landfill Rd., Callahan, FL 32011 If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6702. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office  5/14/20 @ 2:15 p.m. - The fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Food Drive Event has been scheduled for Saturday, August 15th. Types of items collected include:
Please see the attached flyer for a complete list of items that will be accepted. Participants are also asked to bring a canned or non-perishable item to be donated to Barnabas Center. This event is free to Nassau County Residents (proof of residency will be required). No commercial loads without prior approval. Call in advance for pricing to 352-334-0440. WHAT: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event WHEN: Saturday, August 15th from 8:00 to noon (or until truck reaches capacity) WHERE: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097 If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165  3/21/2020 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH CRISIS 2/22/20 @ 11:30 a.m. - It's that time of year again! Begin your spring cleaning and bring all unwanted hazardous items to the Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. Date: Saturday, April 18, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.or until the truck is full (whichever comes first) Location: Nassau County Convenience and Recycling Center, 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 32011 This is a FREE service for all Nassau County residents. Types of items that will be collected include:
Please see the attached flyer for more details. No items from commercial businesses will be accepted without prior approval. Please call (352) 334-0440 in advance for pricing. A food drive for Barnabas will also be held in conjunction with this event. Please consider bringing non-perishable canned food items for donation. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700 or Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office  UPDATED 3/16/20 - DUE TO THE CDC RECOMMENDATION TO LIMIT PUBLIC EVENTS, THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE
2/26/20 @ 1:50 p.m. - The Annual Waste Tire Amnesty Day will be held on Saturday, April 4th. This event allows NASSAU COUNTY residents to dispose of up to 15 car or truck tires, free of charge, with proof of residency. Tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads with be accepted. What: Waste Tire Amnesty Day When: Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or until the tire trailer is full... whichever comes first!) Where: Nassau County Convenience Recycle Center, 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 32011 For more information, please contact the Recycle Center directly at (904) 530-6702 or email bdiden@nassaucountyfl.com. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office |
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