Rutherford County is organizing a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Residents can bring their items to the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department, located at 4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. This is the sole location where household hazardous waste items will be accepted during this event.
For a list of acceptable and unacceptable items, please visit [here](https://example.com). The event is free, and all households are encouraged to participate. However, it is important to note that paint of any kind will not be accepted at this year’s event. Additionally, electronic waste will not be accepted on this day but can be disposed of each Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1140 Haley Road in Murfreesboro.
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