Bastrop County household hazardous waste collection site (Smithville)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Bastrop County Development Services in Smithville, Bastrop County, Texas.
- Address
- 109 Taylor St, Smithville, TX 78957
- Hours
- Open only for scheduled collection events, 9:00 am-12:00 pm (voucher required)
- Who can use it
- Residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 512-581-7176
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Bastrop County Development Services at 512-581-7176 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- –Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Household cleaning products (clearly marked, not leaking); batteries; degreasers; drain cleaners; oven cleaning solvents; polishers; pool chemicals; aerosol paint cans; latex and oil-based paints; preservatives (varnish, poly); strippers and thinners; stains; vehicle batteries; herbicides and pesticides; pet products; other aerosol cans
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Commercial waste; items staff deem unsafe or unidentifiable
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itResidents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
Note from the sourceEntire county- vouchers required for drop off
Note from the source2026-27 events: Oct 24 (paint only), Feb 27 (tires/electronics, limit 10 per vehicle), Apr 10 (full HHW). Page lists month/day only; years follow the posted sequence.
Note from the sourceVouchers available online and in person 3 weeks before each event (Bastrop County Development Services, Smithville City Hall, Lee County Annex).
Note from the sourceConflict: TCEQ link (co.bastrop.tx.us) is dead; current page is bastropcounty.gov/page/ds.household_waste.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · under 1 mi away · 109 Taylor St, Smithville, TX 78957 · Date: Sat, Feb 27, 2027Who can use it: Residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
- Collection event · under 1 mi away · 109 Taylor St, Smithville, TX 78957 · Date: Sat, Apr 10, 2027Who can use it: Residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
- Collection event · under 1 mi away · 109 Taylor St, Smithville, TX 78957 · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026Who can use it: Residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
- Permanent drop-off · 17 mi away · 210 Svoboda Lane, La Grange, TX 78945Who can use it: Fayette County Residents
- Permanent drop-off · 38 mi away · 2514 Business Center Dr, Austin, TX 78744Who can use it: Free for Austin and Travis County residents; fees apply to non-residents. Businesses not eligible for HHW.
- Permanent drop-off · 47 mi away · 634 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666Who can use it: San Marcos and Hays County residents only
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FAQ
Who can use Bastrop County household hazardous waste collection site (Smithville)?
Residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 512-581-7176 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: aerosol paint cans. Accepted: latex and oil-based paints.
What will they turn away?
Commercial waste; items staff deem unsafe or unidentifiable
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.bastropcounty.gov/page/ds.household_waste
- www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/p2/household-hazardous-waste/hhw_contacts.pdf