Loudoun County Government: Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event Is June 26 In South Riding

Press release from the Loudoun County Government:

June 21, 2021

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2021, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at Freedom High School, 25450 Riding Center Drive in South Riding. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. What’s Accepted Typical HHW includes: fluorescent light bulbs, dry-cell batteries (alkaline, Ni-Cad, Lithium, rechargeable, etc, but no automobile batteries), oil-based paints and stains, varnish, paint thinner, mineral spirits, metal polish, rust remover, wood strippers and preservatives, furniture polish, waxes, sealants and solvents, bleach, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizer, pool chemicals, muriatic acid, sulfuric acid, ammonia, mercury, mercury thermometers and thermostats, gasoline, expired fuel, auto cleaners and flushes, brake and transmission fluid, windshield washer fluid, fire extinguishers, moth balls, flea and tick products, photographic chemicals and other hobby chemicals.
Anyone who has an item that is not on this list is encouraged to call the county’s Waste Management Division at 703-771-5500 to see if the item is accepted or if an alternate disposal option is needed.
HHW should only be brought to this location on the scheduled date and event time. Please do not drop off material at any unattended site.
The limit per household is 15 gallons of liquid HHW (container size not to exceed 5-gallon), and 40 pounds of solid HHW (container size not to exceed 5-gallon).
Participants should be able to provide proof of Loudoun County residency such as a driver’s license or utility bill. What’s Not Accepted Event Procedures Upcoming HHW Events - (All events are on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) HHW Contact Information

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