Caldwell County is hosting a free community dump day on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Caldwell County Unit Road Office located at 1700 FM 2720 in Lockhart.

The event is free for all residents of Caldwell County. Please bring a government-issued photo ID for proof of residency. 

Items will be collected from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. or until capacity is reached.

Most non-household hazardous waste items will be accepted.

Prohibited items include:

• Lead acid batteries
• Sewage
• Used motor oil
• Paint
• Sludge
• Used oil filters
• Grease trap waste
• Whole used or scrap tires
• Grit trap waste
• Refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, or anything with CFCS
• Dead animals and slaughterhouse waste
• Liquid waste from municipal sources
• Bulk or non-containerized liquid waste
• Regulated hazardous waste
• Municipal hazardous waste from conditionally exempt PCB small quantity generators
• Medical waste
• Out-of-state waste
• Contaminated soil exceeding 1.5 PPM or regulated levels per 335.521 (A)(1) Table 1
• Class 1 industrial solid waste (unless it contains only asbestos)