Solid Waste Amnesty Day set for April 18

Lauderdale County residents have an opportunity to dispose of waste that can’t be put out with household garbage as the county hosts a Solid Waste Amnesty Day on April 18.

Set for 8 a.m. to noon at the Lauderdale County Road Department, 210 Windmill Drive, Amnesty Day is a chance for people to dispose of old motor oil, paints and solvents, tires, appliances and other hazardous materials.

Solid Waste Enforcement Officer Daniel Mabry said the county tries to organize two amnesty days per year to make it easier for residents to properly dispose of their hazardous waste. Things like old batteries, fluorescent bulbs and electronics can be difficult to otherwise get rid of in the proper manner, he said.

“It can be difficult for residents to dispose of hazardous materials, and so we offer Amnesty Day twice a year to give them a chance to get rid of these materials properly,” he said.