El Paso County hosts free community clean-up events
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County’s Public Works Department is hosting two free community clean-up events this Saturday, April 13.
The events will be from 8 a.m. through 12 p.m. at Westway located at 1002 Tiffany Rd., Canutillo, Texas 79835, and Fabens located at 199 Citizen Transfer Station Rd., Fabens, Texas 79838.
The county says the events allow residents to dispose of unwanted items, while “making a difference in their community.”
Passenger tires, bulk trash, and electronic waste will be accepted as followed:
Tires
o Each resident may bring up to 5 tires. There will be a maximum collection of 1,500
tires for the event.
o Accepted tires must measure 17 inches or smaller.
o Tires from retailers, semi-trucks, equipment-trucks, or those with rims will NOT be
accepted.Bulk Trash and Electronic Waste
o Residents may bring one pick-up truck load of bulk trash, including furniture, chairs,
carpet, etc.
o Accepted electronics include computers, tablets, scanners, video games, cameras,
radios, cellphones, VCRs, and DVD players.
o CRT monitors and televisions will not be accepted.
The county says some items may not be accepted and residents are encouraged to sort their bulk waste before arrival.
For any questions, contact the El Paso County Public Works Office at (915) 546-2015.
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