Household chemicals, paints, car batteries and tires will not be accepted during normal garbage collection. Chemical waste disposal in Lafayette County is handled every April on Hazardous Waste Collection Day. When a specific date is determined by the City of Oxford and Three Rivers Solid Waste Management, it is posted on the Lafayette County Solid Waste social media and shared with local news outlets.
If you are not able to find the exact date, please contact the Solid Waste Department.
Examples of Hazardous Materials
| Aerosols | All-purpose cleaners |
| Ammonia | Antifreeze |
| Brake fluids | Batteries |
| Barbecue lighter fluid | Chlorine bleach |
| Computer/electronic waste | Detergents |
| Disinfectants | Drain opener |
| Engine fluids | Fertilizers |
| Furniture polish | Gasoline |
| Gas additives | Glass cleaner |
| Glues | Herbicides |
| Insecticides | Moth balls |
| Motor oil | Oven cleaner |
| Paints/paint thinner | Pesticides |
| Photographic chemicals | Propane cylinder tanks |
| Rodent poisons | Silver polish |
| Pool chemicals | Stains |
| Tires (25 Maximum) | Toilet bowl cleaner |
| Turpentine | TVs |
| Water sealant | Old appliances |
| Florescent bulbs | Metals |
| Old prescriptions |