Loudoun To Collect Household Hazardous Waste On Saturday

LEESBURG, VA — The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event will take place on Saturday, July 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lovettsville Elementary School, 49 South Loudoun St. in Lovettsville. Any questions on the day of the event concerning items accepted, directions, etc., may be directed to 571-233-1937.

Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. Typical HHW includes: fluorescent light bulbs, dry-cell batteries (alkaline, Ni-Cad, lithium, rechargeable, etc), oil-based paint/stain/varnish, paint thinner, mineral spirits, metal polish, rust remover, wood strippers and preservatives, furniture polish, waxes, sealants and solvents, bleach, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizer, pool chemicals, muriatic acid, sulfuric acid, ammonia, mercury, mercury thermometers and thermostats, gasoline, expired fuel, auto cleaners and flushes, brake and transmission fluid, windshield washer fluid, fire extinguishers, moth balls, flea and tick products, photographic chemicals and other hobby chemical.

Anyone who has an item that is not on this list is encouraged to call 571-233-1937 to find out if the item can be accepted or if an alternate disposal option is needed.

The limit per household is 15 gallons of liquid HHW (container size not to exceed five gallon) and 40 pounds of solid HHW. Participants may be requested to provide proof of Loudoun County residency such as a driver’s license or utility bill.

Here are the items that will not be accepted:

• Motor oil, antifreeze, automobile batteries, propane tanks and oil-based space heaters — These materials are accepted at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility (landfill) at 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg. Visit loudoun.gov/landfill for more information.
• Ammunition, explosives, fireworks and gunpowder — For information about disposal of those items, contact the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office at 703-737-8600.
• Electronics — Information on how to properly dispose of unwanted electronics is online at loudoun.gov/electronics.
• Medical waste and medications — Disposal information is available at loudoun.gov/hhw.
• Items from businesses, organizations and government agencies — Visit loudoun.gov/bhwp or call 703-771-5500 for information about the county’s Business Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
• Latex or water-based paint is not considered hazardous and may be disposed of for a fee at the Loudoun County landfill, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition, Loudoun County has scheduled these collection events in 2019:

• Sept. 21: Harmony Park & Ride, 39464 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton
• Oct. 12: 751 Miller Drive, Leesburg
• Nov. 16: Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling

All HHW events are free and take place on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call the Loudoun County Waste Management Division at 703-771-5500 or visit loudoun.gov/hhw.