Bastrop County residents can drop off old paint for proper disposal at the county's upcoming household hazardous waste collection event.

In a nutshell: The upcoming event will accept:

• Latex and oil-based paints

• Strippers and thinners

• Stains

• Aerosols

• Preservatives—varnish and poly

What you should know: Everyone must preregister to receive a voucher, which can be downloaded and emailed to officials ahead of the event.

Alternatively, vouchers can be picked up at the following locations:

• Bastrop County Development Services Office, 211 Jackson St., Bastrop

• Smithville City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville

• Lee County Annex, Room 107, 898 E. Richmond St., Giddings

Lend a hand: Officials said volunteers are still needed to run the event.

• Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-noon

• Free (voucher required)

• Bastrop County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 109 Taylor St., Smithville

As Austin prepares to host the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas from Oct. 22-25, brands are hosting various fan activations across the city. Local racing fans can experience watch parties, car shows, live entertainment and other activities at several pop-up events:

• Atlassian Williams F1 Team Fan Zone from Oct. 19-24, featuring driver appearances, a show car and racing simulators.
• Ford Racing Den at Distribution Hall from Oct. 21-25, offering watch parties, live music and flash tattoos.
• MINI Garage Pop Up from Oct. 22-24, featuring free coffee and donuts and an appearance by racer Charlie Cooper.
• Red Bull Austin Race Nights Fan Zone from Oct. 22-25, with racing simulators and driver appearances.
• Google Store Pit Stop on Oct. 24, featuring a mini track and photo opportunities.
• Sports Illustrated’s Circuit Series on Oct. 24, offering musical performances and axe throwing.
• Luxury & Exotic Car Showcase on Oct. 25, featuring a luxury car show.
• Race Weekend Apple Sessions on Oct. 25, hosting an Apple TV broadcast of the race.

Travelers this October, especially those for Formula 1, should prepare for long lines at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The details: Airport officials said they expect possible record-breaking busy days at the airport Oct. 22 through Oct. 27. The busiest day is anticipated to be Oct. 26, the day after the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on Oct. 25.

Going forward: Airport officials recommend the following tips to travelers:

• Arrive 2.5 hours before departure for domestic flights and 3 hours before departure for international flights

• Allow extra time for checking luggage, returning rental cars or parking before joining the security line

• Use either the upper level for departures or the lower level for arrivals when dropping off passengers

Something to note: There are four security checkpoints leading to all gates. The first checkpoint opens at 3 a.m.

The background: ABIA recorded its busiest month ever for passenger traffic in June, servicing 2,102,853 departing and arriving passengers.

The second busiest month was recorded in July, with 2,102,655 departing and arriving passengers, according to previous Community Impact reporting.