Household hazardous waste collection May 17 at fairgrounds

Offered by the Southwest Central Region Solid Waste Management District, household hazardous waste will be collected during a one-day event at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. until noon. Call 870-246-9864 or 870-246-1803 for further questions.

Products must be in original containers with labels attached. Unknown products or explosive materials will not be accepted.

To avoid spills, provide tight lids before transporting and place several containers in a corrugated box for stability in your car trunk or truck bed.

Here’s what will be accepted:

Automotive

Antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, waxes and polish, cleaning compounds

Paints

Oil-based, water/latex-based, stains, shellacs, lacquer, varnish, preservatives, aerosol cans

Thinners, strippers, solvents

Mineral spirits, paint thinners, turpentine, alcohol, other non-chlorinated solvents (check container)

Household pesticides and herbicides

Over-the-counter products and pet care products only. Must be in original containers.

Water-based cleaners

All home cleaners for carpet, drains, metal, mildew, ovens, toilet and ammonia products

Oxidizers

Bleaches, Clorox, peroxide, carbon tetrachloride

Compressed gas cylinders

Outdated propane bottles, disposable and expired fuel tanks

Flammable liquids

Kerosene, diesel fuel

What’s NOT ACCEPTED

Oil filters and spent/used oil, materials in non-original containers or without labels, lead acid batteries (from autos, marine, golf carts, etc.). These can be recycled at most auto garages and recycling stations.

With a limit of four passenger car tires per customer, tires will be accepted only at the Hot Springs/Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave. (Highway 270 East). This location will also accept electronic waste such as monitors, computers, keyboards, mouse, VCRs, DVDs, televisions 19 inches or smaller, and electronic games.