5/10/17 @ 3:15 p.m. - The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to update that the Household Hazardous Waste Clean-up Event held April 22, 2017 at the Home Depot parking lot in Yulee, FL was a huge success. A total of 400 households participated in the event. A total of 31,920 pounds of toxic waste was collected for proper management, recycling and disposal.
 
Flammable Liquids (including stains, solvents, gasoline)      445 lbs
Flammable Solids (roof tar)                                   994 lbs
Latex paint                                                  8377 lbs
Aerosol Cans                                                  457 lbs
Used oil and other lubricants                                4640 lbs
Used oil filters                                               75 lbs
Pesticides, insecticides & poisons                           1476 lbs
Antifreeze                                                    620 lbs
Fluorescent lamps                                             285 lbs
Automotive batteries                                          490 lbs
Rechargeable, NI-cad, alkaline batteries                      330 lbs
Propane tanks                                                1100 lbs
Corrosive liquids/solids (acids)                              524 lbs
E-scrap (TV’s, computers) shipped to UNICOR                  9173 lbs
Oxidizers (liquids/solids)                                     31 lbs
Mercury devices                                                 5 lbs
Poison solids, medications                                     48 lbs
Cooking oil, ammo, sharps, ballasts                           323 lbs
Alkyd paint                                                  2527 lbs
TOTAL                                                      31,920 lbs
 
Thank you to all the citizens that participated, and to Keep Nassau Beautiful, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Alachua County for sponsoring this event.  

For additional information, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 321-7828.


-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/11/17 @ 8:45 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 22, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., or until the truck is full (whichever comes first)
Location: Home Depot Parking Lot, State Road 200, Yulee

This is a FREE service for all Nassau County residents. Types of items that will be collected include:

• Pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers
• Paints and paint thinners
• Oil filters, used oil, and lubricants
• Pool chemicals
• Fluorescent lamps
• Electronics
• Batteries
• Household cleaners
• Corrosives
• Propane tanks
• Aerosol cans
  
• Used cooking oil
• Medications

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

This event is brought to you by Keep Nassau Beautiful in sponsorship with the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Alachua County.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Don't forget, this Saturday April 8th is Waste Tire Amnesty Day and Nassau County residents can bring up to 15 tires to the landfill for FREE DISPOSAL with proof of residency. Tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted.

The landfill is located at 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 32011. Tires will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the trailer is full (whichever comes first). If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6702.

The event is sponsored by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

 3/3/17 @ 1:45 p.m. - Nassau County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have partnered to bring you "Waste Tire Amnesty Day". Waste tires are not just unsightly, they are also a hazard to the environment! On Saturday, April 8, 2017, residents may bring up to 15 tires for FREE disposal. Individuals must show proof of residency and all tires must be off the rim and free of debris. NO COMMERCIAL LOADS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

This event will take place at the Nassau County Convenience Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or until the tire trailer is full (whichever comes first).

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6702 or e-mail Becky Diden at bdiden@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office