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Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Citizens recycle hazardous items

Citizens recycle hazardous items
County Judge Bryan Wilson directed Oatmeal resident Loy Ogden toward a delivery station during the BOPATE event. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

How do hundreds of Burnet County residents spell spring cleaning?

B-O-P-A-T-E which stands for batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, tires and electronics.

Twenty years ago, the Burnet County commissioners launched the first BOPATE event. The most recent collection ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 at the Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center, 2411 FM 963 near the city of Burnet eastern boundary.

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