Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

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2023 Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, September 16, 8:30 am-noon, at the Government Center.

 story Hazardous Waste Day

Augusta County hosts this event every fall. Residents may bring used oil, antifreeze, gas, solvents, oil based paint, acids, pesticides and herbicides to the event for proper disposal or recycling. Events are posted on the website with the location and a list of items that will be accepted.  All Staunton, Waynesboro and County residents may participate in these events.

The landfill will accept used oil, antifreeze, dried latex paint, and lead acid batteries any time of year. You can find the full list of what is accepted https://www.acsawater.com/disposalguide

The following products will be accepted on Household Hazardous Waste Days: 

Gasoline Diesel Fuel Antifreeze
Kerosene #2 Fuel Oil 2 Cycle Fuel Mix
Oil-based Paints & Stains Polyurethane Solvents CFL & Fluorescent Bulbs
Rechargeable Batteries Automobile Batteries Used Motor Oil
Mercury Devices Pesticides, Herbicides Computers
Small Electronics Propane Tanks

 

 The following products WILL NOT be accepted:

 Hazardous materials from businesses [This event is for households only, per EPA and DEQ regulations.]
 Unknown or unlabeled containers 
 Large electronics; televisions; water-based paint; household batteries; vehicle tires
 Latex or water-based paints may be disposed of through normal household waste disposal when dried to a solid state. Latex paint is not hazardous.