BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) — If you live in the Brookings area and you have some nasty chemical or hazardous waste to get rid of here’s your yearly chance to do so.

The Brookings Regional Landfill encourages Hamlin, Deuel, Kingsbury, Lake, Brookings, and Moody County residents to dispose of household hazardous waste.

The event is Saturday, August 27th at the Swiftel Center.

The event is free with a recommended donation of a non-perishable food item(s) which will be donated to the Brookings Food Pantry.