Safe waste disposal

SMITHVILLE — A community call to clean up safely is underway as Bastrop County gears up for its Hazardous Household Waste Clean Up event March 15.

The initiative, designed to help residents properly dispose of potentially dangerous household items, will be a comprehensive collection of household products this time around.

Officials caution that mixing chemicals and f lammable materials in standard waste receptacles can potentially release toxic fumes, lead to fires and contaminate the ground or water.