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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - SATURDAY August 10, 2024

NRRA Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Residents served by the New River Resource Authority are invited to participate in the Regions HHW & Document Shredding Event , Saturday August 10, 2024.

Residents interested in this event will need to call NRRA at (540) 674-1677 to schedule an appointment.

Event will be held at the New River Resource Authority, 7100 Cloyd's Mtn. Road, Dublin, VA 9 AM - 1 PM.

NO COMMERCIAL WASTE or COMMERCIAL VEHICLES will be accepted for HHW

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - SATURDAY November 9, 2024

The Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste event at their facility, located at 555 Authority Drive, Christiansburg Virginia from 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday November 9th. Please call (540) 381-2820 to schedule an appointment. This event is open to all residents of Montgomery County.

No commercial waste or commercial vehicles will be permitted. This program is sponsored by MRSWA

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any unwanted household product labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. The most common products include aerosols, anti-freeze, fertilizers, motor oil, paint supplies, photo chemicals, poisons, and solvents.

NO electronics, batteries, or paper shredding.

Unusable latex paint should be dried in its can using kitty litter or sand. Once dry, the entire can should be disposed of in the trash.

Some materials to bring to HHW Day:

Oil based paint
Swimming pool chemicals
Stains and varnishes
Poisons, insecticides, fungicides, weed killer
Wood preservatives
Chemical fertilizers
Paint strippers and thinners
Moth balls
Solvents
Adhesives
Flea control products
Lighter fluid
Rubber cement
Airplane glue
Fuels, gasoline, kerosene, diesel
Antifreeze
Engine degreaser
Fiberglass resins
Brake fluid
Photo chemicals
Carburetor cleaner
Furniture polish
Transmission fluid
Floor and metal polish
Car wax and polishes
Oven cleaner
Driveway sealer
Drain and toilet cleaner
Roofing tar
Spot remover
Rug and upholstery cleaner
Hobby supplies, artist supplies

What NOT to bring:

Empty paint cans
Empty containers
Trash
Commercial or industrial waste
Agricultural waste
Radioactive waste
Smoke detectors
Infectious or biological waste
Ammunition, fireworks, explosives
Fire extinguishers
Syringes
Propane containers
Asbestos
Animal carcasses
Prescription and over the counter medication
Batteries
Fluorescent light tubes
Electronics- computers, TV's, monitors, etc.

Tips for identifying Household Hazardous Waste (HHW):

Corrosives: labels usually state, “AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES”
Flammables: labels usually state, “KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMES”
Toxic materials: labels often contain the skull and crossbones and usually state, “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN”
Oxidizers: labels usually state, “STRONG OXIDIZER”

Tips for transporting HHW safely:

Leave materials in original containers
Tighten caps and lids
Sort and pack into separate categories (e.g. household cleaners, pesticides, and fuels)
Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper
Never mix chemicals
Never smoke while handling HHW

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