The short answer: Never pour paint down a drain, storm sewer, or onto the ground, and never put liquid paint in your trash. For latex (water-based) paint, dry it out completely — stir in kitty litter, sawdust, or a paint hardener — and most landfills will then accept the solid, dried can. For oil-based paint, … Read more
The short answer: Don’t put TVs, computers, or other electronics in your regular trash — they often contain lead, mercury, and other materials many Texas facilities won’t accept loose, and some sites prohibit them outright. Instead, use a free manufacturer take-back program, an e-waste recycler, a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off, or a retailer recycling … Read more
The short answer: Most Texas landfills and transfer stations will take an old mattress, usually for a small bulky-item fee — commonly a few dollars to around $20 per piece, or charged by the load. Some recycling centers take mattresses for free. Mattresses are rarely accepted in regular curbside trash, so you’ll almost always need … Read more