Where do I recycle in Hammond LA?
At the City Maintenance Facility, 18104 Hwy 190 East next to Piggly Wiggly, on the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Use the entrance gate on Falcon Drive at the traffic light, between the Eastside collision shop and Piggly Wiggly, then drive through the side gate on the right. Never leave bags by a closed gate.
What does the Hammond recycling drop-off accept?
Rinsed aluminum and tin cans, clean paper (newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, envelopes, gift wrap, paper bags), flattened cardboard, and rinsed plastics with the caps removed. Glass is refused, along with plastic bags, Styrofoam, greasy food boxes, waxed or plastic-coated paper, plastic utensils and straws, scrap metal, batteries, electronics, clothing, photos, and bound books.
When is household hazardous waste day in Hammond LA?
Tangipahoa Parish holds its Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Day once a year, rain or shine, at Zemurray Park, 406 S. Oak St., Hammond, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The parish announces the spring date in advance. It takes bulbs, batteries, computers, TVs, flammable paints, used oil, antifreeze, pesticides, cleaners, and lighter fluid. Hazardous waste like ammunition, explosives, and medicine is refused.
Can I bring old tires to Hammond's hazardous waste day?
Yes, up to five. The Zemurray Park collection takes old tires but turns away anyone with more than five of any type. It also refuses appliances, furniture, power tools, fire extinguishers, latex paint, Styrofoam, debris, school lab waste, and liquids in containers over 5 gallons.
Who picks up trash in the City of Hammond LA?
Waste Pro, the city's collection contractor since October 1, 2022. Each cart is assigned electronically to one address. Waste Pro posts the city's collection map on its City of Hammond page, along with the Request Service form. Recycling is not part of cart service and goes to the twice-monthly drop-off.