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Tire Recycling Event Successful

11/9/2023

11/9/23 @ 2:40 p.m. - A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Waste Tire Amnesty Day event last November 4, 2023. We are excited to announce that 855 tires were collected and will be recycled. Below is a chart depicting participation by zip code.

32046: 196
32011: 436
32097: 112
32009: 8
32034: 96

We look forward to bringing you another Waste Tire Amnesty Day in the spring of 2024.

Don't forget that each household can dispose of up to 4 tires per year at no charge at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. So, you don't have to wait until the next Waste Tire Amnesty Day to dispose of tires properly. Thank you for helping us keep these toxic items out of the environment.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Successful

10/17/2023

Twice a year, Nassau County Solid Waste and Keep Nassau Beautiful partner to host the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. This event provides an avenue for residents to safely dispose of items that are too hazardous for the landfill. Examples include: electronics, power tools, batteries, fluorescent lightbulbs, oil/lubricants, pesticides, latex paint, gasoline, propane tanks, and more.

Our most recent event took place this past Saturday, October 14, 2023. While it will still be a few weeks before we know the total tonnage collected, we are pleased to report approximately 440 cars/trucks came through during the 4-hour event. And for the first time ever, the trailer collecting use gas and oils was filled to capacity! Thank you Nassau County residents for doing your part in caring for our environment and ensuring hazardous items are disposed of properly.

We also appreciate the hard work of County staff, Keep Nassau Beautiful volunteers, and the agencies who assisted in making this event a huge success. We look forward to hosting another event in the Spring of 2024.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Waste Tire Amnesty Day

10/11/2023

10/11/23 @ 9:15 a.m.

Nassau County Solid Waste will host their next Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan.

This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 light car or truck tires for proper recycling. There is no cost to participate however you will be required to show proof of residency.

All tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted.

WHAT: Waste Tire Amnesty Day
WHEN: Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - noon (or until trailer reaches capacity, whichever comes first)

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

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

9/12/2023

The County's bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first).

Examples of items that will be accepted include:
- Aerosol cans
- Household cleaners
- Cooking oil (used)
- Oil, lubricants, oil filters
- Insecticides and pesticides
- Computers
- Radios
- Printers
- Power tools
- Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
- Batteries
- Propane Tanks
- Paints and paint thinners
- And much, much more!

What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity)
Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.(see map below for details)

This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165.

Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry

Turtle Talk Tuesday: Sea Turtles and Plastic Bags

5/23/2023

5/23/23 @ 8:05 a.m.

This week on Turtle Talk Tuesday, Lynda Bell (Executive Director for Keep Nassau Beautiful), is sharing the devastating effects that plastic bags can have on our marine life, particularly our nesting sea turtles.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Successful

4/27/2023

4/27/23 @ 1:30 p.m. - On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Nassau County Solid Waste and Keep Nassau Beautiful partnered to bring the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. This event allowed Nassau County residents to safely dispose of items that are too hazardous for the landfill. Examples of items collected included paint, aerosol cans, fluorescent light bulbs, propane tanks, electronics, fertilizers, pesticides, and more.

Overall, the event was a huge success. While it will be a few weeks before we have our final number on the tons of items recycled, we are excited to report that 419 vehicles came through the event, most of which were processed in less than 1 minute.

Great job to all the County employees and the volunteers that worked this event. And a big thank you to the residents who participated to ensure that their harmful items were disposed of properly.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Office

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event is Saturday

4/19/2023

Just a friendly reminder that the County's bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held this Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first).

Examples of items that will be accepted include:
- Aerosol cans
- Household cleaners
- Cooking oil (used)
- Oil, lubricants, oil filters
- Insecticides and pesticides
- Computers
- Radios
- Printers
- Power tools
- Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
- Batteries
- Propane Tanks
- Paints and paint thinners
- And much, much more!

What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity)
Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lasserre Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.(see map below for details)

This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165.

Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Waste Tire Amnesty Day Event Successful

3/28/2023

3/28/23 @ 4:30 p.m.

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Waste Tire Amnesty Day event last Saturday, March 25th. We are excited to announce that 818 tires were collected and will be recycled. Below is a chart showing the percentage of participation by zip code.

32046: 287
32011: 429
32097: 41
32009: 8
32034: 54

We look forward to bringing you another Waste Tire Amnesty Day in the Fall.

Don't forget that each household can dispose of up to 4 tires per year at no charge at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. So, you don't have to wait until the next Waste Tire Amnesty Day to dispose of tires properly. Thank you for helping us keep these toxic items out of the environment.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

3/21/2023

3/21/23 @ 10:30 a.m.- The County's bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first).

Examples of items that will be accepted include:
- Aerosol cans
- Household cleaners
- Cooking oil (used)
- Oil, lubricants, oil filters
- Insecticides and pesticides
- Computers
- Radios
- Printers
- Power tools
- Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
- Batteries
- Propane Tanks
- Paints and paint thinners
- And much, much more!

What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity)
Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.(see map below for details)

This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165.

Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Waste Tire Amnesty Day

1/26/2023

1/26/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - Nassau County Solid Waste will host their next Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan.

This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 light car or truck tires for proper recycling. There is no cost to participate however you will be required to show proof of residency.

All tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted.

WHAT: Waste Tire Amnesty Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - noon (or until trailer reaches capacity, whichever comes first)

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

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer