SPRING OPEN COLLECTION EVENT STARTS THURSDAY FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS

  

Washington County residents can take part starting tomorrow (Thursday) in the annual Spring Open Collection Days at the BVR Collection Station in Brenham.

Households that live in the county can drop off up to 500 pounds of non-hazardous waste for free at the collection station, located at 2009 Old Chappell Hill Road, from tomorrow through Saturday.  City of Brenham residents participated in the collection event March 3-5.

The event is limited to non-commercial customers, who must show proof of residence and ID upon arrival.

The collection station will charge the full rate for any material disposed above the first 500 pounds per household.  The standard rate is $90 per ton for non-compactible debris and $22.50 per ton for brush and yard waste.

Items that will not be accepted include propane tanks and loads that contain dirt, cement and/or bricks.  Household computers will be accepted, but large quantities of computers will be rejected.  Tires will be taken at the normal gate rate.  Appliances with coolant will be assessed a $20 removal fee before drop-off.

Hours for the BVR Collection Station during the event will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.