Caldwell County is hosting a free community dump day on Saturday, March 28 at the Pct. 3 Caldwell County Constable's Office at 9675 TX-142 in Maxwell.

The event is being hosted by Caldwell County Code Enforcement, Caldwell County Contstable's Office Pct. 3 and the Caldwell County Unit Road Department.

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)

The burn ban has been temporarily lifted through 9 a.m. Thursday, March 12 due to improved conditions from rainfall that occurred over the weekend. Please burn only natural brush.

View the county judge's order temporarily lifting the ban