SPRING OPEN COLLECTION DAYS BEGIN THURSDAY FOR CITY OF BRENHAM RESIDENTS

  

The annual Spring Open Collection Days for City of Brenham residents get underway today (Thursday) at the BVR Collection/Transfer Station in Brenham.

Households in the city will be able to bring up to 500 pounds of non-hazardous waste to the collection station, located at 2009 Old Chappell Hill Road, and dispose of it for free from today to Saturday.  The collection event for Washington County residents will take place next week, March 14-16.

The event is only for non-commercial customers, who must show proof of residence and an ID.  Any debris or material over the 500 pound limit will be charged at the full rate.

Items that cannot be brought in for disposal include oil, gas, paint, hazardous liquids, propane tanks, or loads with dirt, cement and/or bricks.  Appliances with coolant will be assessed a $20 removal fee prior to drop-off.  Tires will be accepted at the normal rate. 

Hours at the collection station during the event are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow (Friday), and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.