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St. Johns County Residents Rally for Environment, Collect Over 25,000 Pounds of Hazardous Waste

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Published on December 08, 2025
St. Johns County Residents Rally for Environment, Collect Over 25,000 Pounds of Hazardous WasteSource: Facebook/St. Johns County

Residents of St. Johns County recently showed strong support for environmental care by turning out in large numbers to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and unused electronics. The event, organized by the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division, was held at Flagler Estates Road & Water Control District, with over 220 cars participating.

The event collected 25,440 pounds of waste, aimed at reducing hazardous materials in local land and water. According to St. Johns County’s social media post, the turnout set a record for the community collection day.

Events like this provide information on proper disposal of hazardous materials, which can damage the environment if handled incorrectly.