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By Colin Killian, Public Communications Director

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Solid Waste Division Manager Caroline Ask discusses how improper disposal of hazardous materials can cause dangerous chemical reactions, noxious gases and truck fires during trash compaction.

Ask highlights the upcoming Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the University Services Building on Harvey Road south of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. She also covers how to correctly identify hazardous products using labels and pictograms, proper disposal methods for items like old paint, and why residents should check their garages for hazardous items such as lithium-ion batteries.

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The “What’s Up, College Station?” podcast is available each week on Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend! If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email ckillian@cstx.gov. 

About the Blogger

Colin Killian has been with the City of College Station since 2010, following a 23-year tenure as associate media relations director at Texas A&M Athletics. He has also worked as a reporter and editor for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and Lewisville News. A native of Hobbs, N.M., Killian graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in journalism/political science.

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