The Town of Surfside Public Works and Solid Waste Division successfully hosted its annual Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event on Saturday, May 16, providing residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of hazardous household materials ahead of hurricane season.
Held at the Town Hall parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon, the event welcomed dozens of residents who responsibly discarded items including paint, batteries, electronics, household chemicals and medical supplies.
The initiative was designed to help protect public health and the environment by encouraging proper disposal of potentially dangerous materials that should not be placed in regular household trash.
Accepted materials included anti-freeze, fertilizers, propane tanks, paint and paint thinner, household pesticides, batteries, pool chemicals and used motor oil. Electronics were also accepted during the event.
Public Works staff assisted residents throughout the drop-off process to ensure all materials were properly sealed, secured and handled according to safety guidelines.
The annual event also served as an opportunity to encourage hurricane preparedness by helping residents safely clear hazardous materials from their homes before the start of storm season.
The Town thanks all residents who participated and recognizes the Public Works and Solid Waste team for organizing another successful community environmental initiative.
