It’s here, the Northumberland County Fall 2023 Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) collection event! Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Northumberland County Public Schools middle school bus parking lot (Route 360 in Heathsville). The event will be held rain or shine. The event is open to Northumberland residents and property owners.
What you can dispose of: spent fluorescent bulbs, unwanted pesticides, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, cleaners, oil-based paint, stains, solvents, old/contaminated fuels or petroleum products, and household chemicals.
Also allowed are various electonics: CPUs and laptops, mainframes, peripherals; monitors – CRT and flat screens; telephones; cell phones; fax machines; printers and copiers; TVs; banking and financial equipment; electronic circuit boards/components; stereo equipment; gaming systems; PDAs; and vape pens/batteries.
Not allowed: latex paint (non-hazardous), automotive batteries, tires, radioactive items, smoke detectors, medical waste, ammunition, and explosives.
New this year is the “Prescription Drug Take Back” at the event! A member from the Sheriff’s Office will be present and collecting prescription drugs to dispose of properly.
Want more info? Contact the Norther Neck Soil and Water Conservation District, (804) 313-9102 ext. 105, or VCE Northumberland Office, (804) 580-5694.