County hosting 2 free community cleanup events

EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — El Paso County Public Works will be hosting two free community clean-up events in Fabens and Hueco Tanks.

The events will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18 at Fabens, 199 Citizen Transfer Station Rd, and Hueco Tanks Intersection, 6898 Pony Express.

According to a news release by the county, the following waste will be accepted at the event:

• Tires
  • Each resident may bring up to 5 tires, a maximum collection of 1,500 tires at the event.
  • Accepted tires must be 17 inches or smaller to be collected.
  • Tires from retailers, semi-trucks, equipment-trucks or tires with rims will not be accepted.
• Bulk trash and electronic waste
  • Residents may bring one pick-up truck load of bulk trash including furniture, chairs, carpets, etc.
  • Accepted electronics include computers, tablets, scanners, video games, cameras, radios, cellphones, VCRs and DVD players.
  • CRT monitors and televisions will not be accepted.

For any questions, please contact the El Paso County Public Works Office at (915) 273-3330.

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