Brisk business at Manatee County's e-scrap collection on 3rd Saturday of the month

Getting rid of toxic waste the safe way today at the Lena Road landfill. (Photo James A. Jones Jr.)

Got old paint, batteries, TVs, computers or other hazardous waste in the garage or elsewhere on your property?

Throw it in the car or truck and head out to the Manatee County landfill on Lena Road.

It's hazardous waste and e-scrap collection day.

Great service provided by the county to properly dispose of toxic stuff that could otherwise come back to haunt us. Free service, too (well, already prepaid by taxpayers).

Just got back a few minutes ago from making a haul of my own. Last time, it was all done out of doors.

Now there is a drive-through building, and the unloading is done in the shade and out of the weather.

There was a good size line of vehicles, but the very motivated and professional staff kept things moving smartly.

You don't even get out of your vehicle. County workers do it all for you.

I was very impressed. Kudos to the county for such a great operation!

E-scrap and hazardous waste collection day is 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. So you've got plenty of time if you want to get your yucky stuff to the landfill the safe way.

If you're headed from Bradenton or Palmetto, best bet is to take I-75 to State Road 64 and head east. Look for Lena Road and follow the signs. The way through the landfill is well marked. If you're heading in from the east take S.R. 64 to Lena Road and hang a left.

Can't say how happy I am to have an old computer screen, my old paint cans and two ballasts from fluorescent lights out of my garage.

Jim

Residents line up to dispose of their hazardous waste at Lena Road landfill. (Photo by James A Jones Jr.)