Start collecting in your household now.
Manatee County in collaboration with the island municipalities will collect household hazardous waste and electronics 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.
The collection will be at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Where signs will direct motorists to drop-off locations.
People can dispose of solvents, latex and oil-based paints, garden pesticides, waste oil, propane tanks, fluorescent bulbs, such mercury-containing devices as thermostats and thermometers, as well as pool chemicals.
Old gasoline in gasoline containers and some household, auto and marine batteries also will be collected. Alkaline batteries, which can be disposed of with household garbage, will not be collected.
Electronics to be collected include TVs, computer components, copiers, video and audio equipment and also small household items, such as microwaves, hair dryers, irons, cellphones, tablets, digital cameras and battery chargers.
For more information, call Manatee County Solid Waste at 941-798-6761 or go online to www.mymanatee.org/escrap.