A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at South Brohard Park, 1900 Harbor Drive S., Venice. The collection will be held in the parking lot between Brohard Paw Park and the entrance to Caspersen Beach.

This event is hosted by Sarasota County and the City of Venice.

Please note items that will be accepted: adhesives and glues, aerosols, antifreeze, automotive products, cleaners, electronics, fertilizers, fluorescent lamps, gasoline, household fire extinguishers, mercury, motor oil, oil filters, paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane cylinders, rechargeable batteries, solvents and thinners and vehicle batteries.

Items NOT accepted: tires, ammunition, containers larger than 5 gallons, fireworks and flares, meds, sharps and radioactive materials.

Safety Precautions:

• Place materials in your vehicle trunk.
• Remain in your vehicle
• Staff will unload materials.
• No walk-ups accepted.

This event is for Sarasota County and City of Venice residents only; proof of residency may be requested before any waste is accepted.