Hazardous Waste Collection Event

A Vendor sets up to receive hazardous waste from residentsThis event is your chance to dispose of that potentially dangerous stuff in your garage or basement. Must be an Orange County, VA resident or property owner to participate. 

NO BUSINESS WASTE ACCEPTED.  NO CONTAINERS OVER 5 GALLONS, OF ANY MATERIAL. 

Some unacceptable items may be recyclable or disposable through other programs, visit the Litter Control Page for more information.

Collection Event

The Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 for four hours only, at the Orange County Landfill. The event will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 12:00 p.m. (noon). 

Acceptable Items Include:

  • Gasoline
  • Paint
  • Aluminum Paint
  • Aerosols
  • Solvents
  • Oil
  • Batteries
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides
  • Insecticides
  • Acids & Bases 
  • Antifreeze
  • Cleaners (Non-RCRA)
  • Fluorescent Lightbulbs
  • Fertilizer/Oxidizers
  • Flammable Liquids Lab Packed
  • Flammable Solids
  • Small Camp-Style Propane Cylinders
  • Mercury Elemental & Toxic

Unacceptable Items Include

  • Any Material in a Container Greater than 5 Gallons
  • Compressed Gas or Petroluem Tanks
  • Explosives
  • Asbestos
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Tires
  • Medical Waste
  • Yard Waste
  • Televisions or Appliances
  • Pesticide Cylinders
  • Business Waste
  • Unknown Cylinders
  • Unknown/Unlabeled Materials

The lists of acceptable and unacceptable items are intended to be accurate. However, they do not guarantee acceptance of any particular item. More restrictions may apply. Call (540) 672-9315 if you have questions.