Lafayette Household Hazardous Waste Day to Be Held on Saturday, May 31

LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - Have you done your spring cleaning and have a pile of junk you need to get rid of? Then, the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Day might be the perfect opportunity.

Which Residents Qualify to Participate in This Household Hazardous Waste Day?

Residents of the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of the parish can safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals and materials on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at 1229 NW Evangeline Thruway (enter from Donlon).

Household Hazardous Waste Day gives residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of items that can be harmful to the environment and waste collection staff if not handled properly.

Improper disposal can contaminate the air, water, and land, posing serious environmental and health risks.

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What Items Are Accepted for the Household Hazardous Waste Day in Lafayette?

Accepted Items Include:

• Alkaline Batteries
• Chemical Cleaners
• Fluorescent Tubes
• Gasoline
• Herbicides
• Mercury Thermometers
• Paint and Paint Products
• Paint Thinner and Stripper
• Pesticides
• Photographic Chemicals
• Pool Chemicals
• Stains
• Turpentine

Additionally, electronics such as computer hardware, accessories, laptops, and related equipment will also be accepted.

Items Not Accepted Include:

• Appliances, Furniture, TVs, and CRT Monitors
• Office Copiers and Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
• Toner/Ink Cartridges, GPS Devices, MP3/DVD Players
• Digital Cameras, Stereo Equipment, Fire/Smoke Detectors
• Automotive or Rechargeable Batteries, Motor Oil, PCB Oil
• Antifreeze, Commercial Waste, Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Medical Waste, Medicine, Radioactive Material, Explosives

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There's No Need to Get Out of Your Vehicle at Household Hazardous Waste Day

Residents are reminded to transport materials carefully and to remain in their vehicles during the drop-off process.

Staff will unload items during the drop-off process.

For more information about acceptable materials and event guidelines, contact Lafayette Consolidated Government's Environmental Quality Division at (337) 291-5637 or visit lafayettela.gov/hhwd.