FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 13, 2026

CONTACT: Recycling Center
PHONE: 850.638.6264

Washington County Board of County Commissioners To Host Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day, March 21, 2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL - The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will host Amnesty Day on March 21, 2026, from 8:00 AM CST to 12:00 Noon CST for all Washington County, Florida residents.

This one-day event allows the residents of Washington County to safely dispose of household hazardous waste. The drop-off event will take place at the Washington County Recycling Center, located at 3115 Highway 77 South, Chipley, FL.

The event gives residents the opportunity to bring household-quantity hazardous materials for proper disposal at no charge. Accepted items include pesticides, insecticides, pool chemicals, solvents, fertilizers, spot removers, paint, stale gasoline, used oil (up to 5 gallons), paint thinners, antifreeze, rechargeable and automotive batteries, brake fluid, paint strippers, furniture polish, engine degreasers, old appliances, microwaves, televisions, computers, plastic bottles, and cardboard. Tires will also be accepted, with a limit of five passenger-vehicle tires per household; additional tires cost $4 each, and tires with rims cost $5 each.

Gas cylinders and explosives will not be accepted. Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generators - such as small businesses, schools, and growers - may participate at a reduced rate.

Residents with questions about what can or cannot be brought or those needing to schedule a small-quantity generator drop-off, please contact the Washington County Recycling Center at 850.6383.6264 Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM CST and 4:00 PM CST.

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