Comments sought on biosolids draft permit
The Department of Environmental Quality has opened the comment period on Synagro’s draft permit on biosolids in the county. “Synagro Central, LLC. has submitted an application for the reissuance of their existing Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit No. VPA00833 to include 2,641.7 acres of agricultural and silvicultural land, of which 1,014.8 acres is new land application area in Richmond county.” The public comment period closes October 5. (Source)
There are several important things to note about the comment process. First, members of the public may comment and request a public hearing; both must be received by DEQ by October 5, 11:59 pm. Second, submissions must include include the permit number (Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit No. VPA00833) and name and postal address or email address of the commenter/requester. Third, there is a list of information that must be included in a hearing request; that list is on the land application page for Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) Permit No. VPA00833.
Finally, the documents: Synagro Central, LLC’s VPA application, VPA00833 Synagro Richnond REI Field Listing, and map (on the right).
Household hazardous and electronic waste collection event
Richmond County residents and property owners are encouraged to safely dispose of their hazardous and electronic waste at the county’s fall event Saturday, October 17, 8:00 am - Noon at Rappahannock Community College (52 Campus Dr, Warsaw, parking lot). Your convenience center pass must be presented. More information is available from Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District ((804) 313-9102, x105) and VCE-Richmond County ((804) 333-3420).
The event also features a drug take back by Richmond County Sheriff’s Office as well as secure onsite document shredding.
DO BRING spent fluorescent bulbs, unwanted pesticides, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, cleaners, oil-based paint, stains, solvents, old/contaminated fuels or petroleum products, and household chemicals. ALSO BRING computers – 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; vape pens/batteries.
DO NOT BRING automotive batteries, tires, radioactive items, smoke detectors, medical waste, and ammunition and explosives.
Rabies vax clinic
Animal Welfare League is working with Richmond County government to sponsor a no-cost rabies vaccine clinic for cats and dogs Saturday, October 17, 9:00 am to Noon. The clinic takes place at Richmond County Public Schools Department of Transportation (13005 Historyland Hwy, Warsaw).
Vaccinations will be administered by Dr. Daniel Armstrong. Park and check in first, keeping pets in the vehicle until registration is complete. Be sure to muzzle pets that may bite and bring rabies vax records.
RCSO is hiring
Richmond County Sheriff's Office is hiring a deputy. Applications are available in the office (106 Wallace St, Warsaw).