Household Hazardous Waste

Vouchers are available for the safe disposal of old paint, used pool chemicals, and other household hazards. The vouchers allow City of Georgetown residential utility customers to dispose of household hazards at the Williamson County Recycle Center at 495 CR 156, which is northeast of Georgetown on FM 971.

The vouchers, available to residential utility customers, replace the annual collection days sponsored by the City in the past. Vouchers will cover 100 percent disposal costs for in-City customers and 50 percent of disposal costs for out-of-City customers. One voucher per household may be requested every three months.

Vouchers are available online at georgetowntx.municipalonlinepayments.com for customers who have signed up for online account access. Online access is not the same as automatic bank or credit card draft so please make sure you register your account in order to request service. When you get to the online payment page, click on the “Submit Service Request” link. You will be prompted to indicate the “Type of Service”. Select “Household Hazardous Waste Voucher.” After submitting the request, please allow up to two business days for processing. You will receive email confirmation of your request with an attachment containing the voucher, map, and hours of operation in pdf format.

You may also pick up a voucher in-person at the Utility Billing office located in the Georgetown Municipal Complex at 300-1 Industrial Avenue, or at the Collection Station located at 250 W.L. Walden Drive. Please bring a recent City of Georgetown utility bill and a photo ID.

Vouchers must be presented at the Williamson County Recycle Center when disposing of products.

The Center will be closed for the following holidays:

Thanksgiving, November 22 through November 28

Christmas, December 24 through January 2

What is household hazardous waste?

Many common products that you use in your home and garden are considered household hazardous waste. Such items should not be placed in your residential trash collection cart or placed at the curb for pickup.

Household hazardous waste products often will be labeled with words such as caution, toxic, poison, corrosive, or danger. Examples of household hazardous waste include:

• Aerosol spray cans
• Antifreeze
• Art and hobby chemicals
• Automotive products
• Household cleaners and disinfectants
• Mercury (from thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs)
• Motor oil or transmission fluid
• Paints and stains, especially oil-based
• Pesticides and poisons
• Pool and spa chemicals
• Thinners and solvents
• Vehicle batteries (wet cell)

Neither tires or electronic waste are accepted at the WCRC under this program. Tires may be brought to the City’s Collection Station, 250 W.L. Walden Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626, 512-930-1715. Fees may apply.  For disposal of electronic waste such as computer products and accessories, please see the electronic disposal section.

Household hazardous waste products should never be poured out on the ground, down the drain, or thrown out with regular household garbage. Improper disposal can cause injury from contact or contaminate groundwater and drinking water.

Prepare your materials before transporting them

When you bring household hazardous waste items for disposal, be sure to pack and transport them safely.

• Keep products in original containers, when possible.
• If a container no longer has its original label and you know the contents, label it yourself.
• Don’t mix products together! Dangerous chemical reactions can occur.
• Make sure products are sealed to prevent leaks and spills. If a container is leaking, place it inside another container.
• Carefully pack containers in a sturdy cardboard box.
• Do not store items in plastic bags.
• Transport the items in your vehicle away from all occupants and pets.

Hazardous waste drop-off site

The Williamson County Recycle Center is located at 495 County Road 156 and can be contacted by phone at (512) 864-3240. The center is open by appointment Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to the general public on Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

NOTE:  The Center will be closed for the Labor Day holiday beginning Saturday, September 5th and will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 8th.