KILLEEN, Texas (Jan. 7, 2026) – The Killeen City Council on Tuesday approved two interlocal agreements to once again hold a hazardous waste collection event.
The Council authorized an agreement with the Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG), in which CTCOG will pay the city $25,000 for the event, with the city paying the remaining balance. Additionally, the Council approved a partnership with the City of Harker Heights, under which Harker Heights will contribute $5,000 toward the event’s operational and disposal cost. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Killeen Special Events Center (3301 S. WS Young Drive).
Last year’s event drew 476 participants from three counties, with 75% coming from Killeen and Harker Heights. The success of that event demonstrated the strong community demand for safe hazardous waste disposal options.
The free event will accept paints, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners, petroleum products, antifreeze, used oils, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, batteries, and other chemicals and acids. Materials should be in original containers if possible and carefully loaded and secured for transport to prevent spillage or breakage.
Items that will NOT be accepted include tires, electronics, fire alarms, smoke detectors, explosives, and pressurized containers.
The event is part of the CTCOG Hazardous Waste Events across Central Texas, and is open to all residents of Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills, and San Saba counties. Participants should bring proof of residency.
For more information on Household Hazardous Waste materials, please visit www.KilleenTexas.gov/Recycle.
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